Tiny oyster-shell-shaped body covering Attached to bark of tree (particularly Poplar and Birch) You must look very carefully to discover one of these insects. The young Scales have legs and move about during the month of June. Then they settle down, lose their legs, and secrete a wax shell over their bodies. These Scales are extremely common at the beach, but only the careful observer is likely to see them. _The Golden-eyed Insects_ [Illustration: Common Lacewing] Common Lacewing (_Chrysopa_, several species) Delicate-green insect Very large wings Golden-colored eyes In spite of its delicate shape, when caught the Lacewing emits an odor which has earned it the name “Stink Fly.” Its eggs are laid singly on long stalks because the young, called “aphid lions,” are cannibalistic. _Nature’s Insect Tanks: Beetles_ [Illustration: Carrion Beetles] Carrion Beetles (Silphidae) Body is soft but horny Five segments in antennae Usually found near dead animals The Carrion Beetles lay their eggs on a dead animal, which they bury as a food reserve for their young. This habit has given them the common name of “Burying Beetles.” [Illustration: Ground Beetles] Ground Beetles (Carabidae) Dark brown or black Head narrower than mid-body Usually have prominent jaws The legs of the Ground Beetle are designed for quick movement. These beetles are mostly active by night. They are beneficial because they eat other insects. [Illustration: Tiger Beetles] Tiger Beetles (Cicindelidae) Bright green or blue, metallic Head broader than neck Run and fly quickly The adult feeds savagely on other insects, killing them with powerful jaws—which can also nip your finger. The larvae are called “doodlebugs” and live in upright burrows in the sand, allowing their jaws to extend above ground to capture unsuspecting prey. [Illustration: Click Beetles] Click Beetles (Elateridae) When turned over, the insect snaps back upright First body segment as broad as the last Click Beetles are so named because of the resounding “click” they make when snapping up into the air after being overturned. The adults are strict vegetarians, so look for them on plants. [Illustration: Scarab Beetles] Scarab Beetles (Scarabaeidae) Large body, oval outline Antennae terminate with fanlike segment Body has “polished” finish There are more than 1400 species in this group in the United States and more than 30,000 in the world. Two of the most common at the beach are: May Beetle (_Phyllophaga fusca_): A large cylindrical brown body. Also called “June Bug,” in May and June it is frequently discovered at night flying to a light. Japanese Beetle (_Popillia japonica_): The head and forebody are metallic green; the wings are copper color. Introduced from the Orient about fifty years ago, these beetles do great damage to many kinds of plants.