Abstract
Coleoptera represents an extraordinary order from every point of view and we will study it in detail. It is indeed the most important order in the animal world, including the biggest insects but especially the most colorful ones. Coleoptera appeared before Lepidoptera some 280 million years ago. They are characterized by sclerotic anterior wings: the elytrons. The latter are not involved in flying but form an extremely strong protective case (koleos in Greek) after which the group was named.
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(2007). Coleoptera Description and Observation Scales. In: Iridescences. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34120-0_4
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