Beetles are insects that can be identified by their strong wing cases. The wing cases are located on the beetle's back. The purpose of the wing case is to protect the beetle's frail wings. 

Meadows are home to various kinds of beetles. 

The burying beetle has two orange stripes on its back, as shown in the picture on the right. The burying beetle eats dead animals. 

Longhorn beetles are colorful, long-bodied beetles, as seen in the picture in the middle. Like their name implies, they have long antennae.

They use pollen produced by meadow flowers as their source of energy.

Ground beetles are usually dark in color, as shown in the picture on the bottom right. They use their legs to run quickly on the ground. They are predators, which means that they eat other insects. 

The ladybug is probably the best-known type of beetle. Most ladybug species have red wing cases with black dots.