Many kinds of “Ladybug” or “Ladybird” Beetles can be found at the beach. Some feed on plants and others on small insects. The insect-eating varieties are extremely valuable.
Fireflies (Lampyridae)
A “tail light” Elongated soft body Head is not visible from above
The Firefly’s light is produced by the chemical reaction of a substance called luciferin. It is an almost perfect “cold” light, with practically no heat loss. The light is used to attract the opposite sex during mating. The larva of this beetle is the “glowworm.”
The Scaled-wing Insects: Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies may be identified by their threadlike antennae, which are club-shaped at the end; Moths usually have feathered antennae.
Swallowtails (Papilionidae)
Large Butterflies Tail-like extension on hind wings