Taking Off
For me, this is as good as it gets, managing to get a globemallow beetle in flight! I've no idea if this one is the same one as I posted back on June 29, but it was kind enough to take off for me so I could see both sets of wings!
Beetles still have two pairs of wings, but their first pair have evolved into protective cases, the elytra while the hind wings are membranous and can still be used for flight. The elytra protect the hindwings and the abdomen.
Taking Off
For me, this is as good as it gets, managing to get a globemallow beetle in flight! I've no idea if this one is the same one as I posted back on June 29, but it was kind enough to take off for me so I could see both sets of wings!
Beetles still have two pairs of wings, but their first pair have evolved into protective cases, the elytra while the hind wings are membranous and can still be used for flight. The elytra protect the hindwings and the abdomen.