A few years ago collected video-images of common beetles found in northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Perhaps these images, which I’ll archive here, may be of some educational use to local naturalists. Enjoy!
Carabidae or Ground Beetles
Brachinus (Bombardier Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3diz3Yca0g
Callisthenes calidus (Fiery Hunter): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdKIXbXDA6Y
Carabus serratus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idMQ2hMLaHA
Cicindela duodecemguttata (Twelve-spotted Tiger Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stV0HelWT0k
Cicindela repanda (Bronzed Tiger Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–CUHwyeyz4
Cicindela sexguttata (Six-spotted Tiger Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMbbeISj7DU
Pterostichus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6cElsVOG-Y
Scarabaeidae or Scarab Beetles
Dichelonyx (Small May Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgOlKqqFtGs
Onythophagus hecate (Scooped Scarab Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCt61eEHWUk
Osmoderma subplanata: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL_ylPBDQbk
Phyllophaga (Large May Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WP2RFDIywE
Popillia japonica (Japanese Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARfBnZ98ThY
Trichiotinus piger (Bee-like Flower Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bv6hEvMLn0
Lucanidae or Stag Beetles
Platycerus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA48Qy1iS9w
Coccinellidae or Lady Beetles
Adalia bipunctata (Two-spotted Lady Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5DlyrdkOfM
Anatis labiculata (Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sgmKL1Ya34
Coccinella septempunctata (Seven-spotted Lady Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsDpjMFKpIw
Cycloneda munda (Polished Lady Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWoS_brO16g
Harmonia axyridis (Asian Lady Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEIrpPYr3Sk
Hippodamia convergens (Convergent Lady Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE97R2A1QLg
Hippodamia moesta (Sorrowful Lady Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-zgtklASHU
Hippodamia parenthesis (Parenthesis Lady Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlDyXOjHz7Y
Hippodamia tredecmpunctata (Thirteen-spotted Lady Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVcpFD5QEkA
Meloidae or Blister Beetles
Epicauta: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USH7LwHAHBw
Lytta: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrqNeg0Hu8k
Meloe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lHSGdnAxFI
Pyrochroidae or Fire-colored Beetles
Pedilus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b2wp3xvaLw
Cleridae or Checkered Beetles
Trichodes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-NYwif8qBM
Dermestidae or Skin and Carpet Beetles
Dermestes lardarius: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyOPcejF63U
Curculionidae or True Weevils
Curculio(Acorn Weevil): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ_bON7IuV4
Listronotus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhNquqsb6F8
Polydrusus impressifrons (Broad-nosed Weevil): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpAwlAEdnjQ
Rhyssomatus lineaticollis (Milkweed Stem Weevil): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwiYlu_e2O8
Sciaphilus (Broad-nosed Weevil): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PYu4pLRhlc
Brentidae or Straight-snouted Weevils
Arrhenodes minutus (Oak Timberworm Weevil): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIO998hemvs
Chrysomelidae or Leaf Beetles
Anomoea aticlavia (Clay-colored Leaf Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DEttl6SIlY
Cassida rubiginosa (Thistle Tortoise Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujx0M0JFeDs
Diabrotica (Spotted Cucumber Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7ZAG_tWUWA
Labidomera clivicollis (Milkweed Swamp Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsS7YWjRqmQ
Leptinotarsa desemlineata (Colorado Potato Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0aVq0Pn_x4
Trirhabda (Skeletonizing Leaf Beetle, Larva): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY551PCsxsw
Nitidulidae or Sap Beetles
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus (Four-spotted Sap Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwoSdvX4ClY
Lampyridae or Fireflies
Ellychnia corrusca (Diurnal Firefly): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wdfASJdcWI
Lucidota atra (Black Firefly): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwb214QZTlU
Photuris: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHqRt10qd8
Pyractomena borealis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnA_KasV0UQ
Cantharidae or Soldier Beetles
Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus (Goldenrod Soldier Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eeSqOqcQr0
Malthacus piniphilus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9ljgHMj6xg
Podabrus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwsXPNf0vhI
Cerambycidae or Long-horned Beetles
Astylopsis sexguttata (Flat-faced Long-horn beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvXs0lt_z44
Bellamira: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMtIrUunzwY
Clytus ruricola (Round-necked Long-horned Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMvOfZvcXvk
Cyrtophorus verrucosus Round-necked Long-horned Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cq6XFfKtcM
Hyperplatys aspersa (Spotted Long-horned Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7vcI5v_6_o
Leptura: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnZ279ZlIOg
Lepturopsis (Flower Long-horned Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMoLfSntzkQ
Monochamus scutellatus (White-spotted Sawyer Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHD4tffV6dY
Neoclytus (Red-headed Ash Borer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RUepYXoYps
Neandra brunnea (Pole Borer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRsyLIEdqg0
Stenocorus schaumii (Flower Long-horned Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b_pUz83aPI
Stranglalepta abbreviate (Flower Long-horned Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XTQ9M10sZk
Tetraopes femoratus (Milkweed Borer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qzoQMI3uUM
Trigonarthis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z__Mckg5J8M
Typocerus velutinus (Banded Long-horned Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6rjDQe6N9Y
Xylotrechus sagittatus (Arrowhead Borer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FtXLVzT48c
Buprestidae or Metallic Woodborers
Agrilus cyanescens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIQTxMJQzxs
Brachys aerosus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otG51enkj8c
Dicerca: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtKvf3pAnZk
Elateridae or Click Beetles
Agriotes fucosus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnH0eof-ZI0
Ampedus (Black-tailed Click Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JvSb5aFvSA
Melanotus similis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5Tuy6YPDt4
Silphidae or Carrion Beetles
Necrodes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_PLRip1PXc
Necrophila americana (American Carrion Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmwQ2n0fd5E
Nicrophorus orbicollis (Burying Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4enMeb9SXFw
Nicrophorus tomentosus (Burying Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU4Cocogmh8
Oiceoptoma novaboracense (Margined Carrion Beetle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezyNklg-krw
Staphylinidae or Rove Beetles
Philonthus caeruleipennis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65XHkEyasCU
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