All insects in the order Coleoptera have hard outer wings.

How many pairs of wings do Coleoptera have?

Coleoptera overview Most beetles have two pairs of wings, one pair is hardened and the other pair is membranous. Their antennae are mostly used for their sense of smell. They have spiracles, which are breathing holes on their abdomen. Most beetles feed on plants, but other species are predaceous.

What type of wings do Coleoptera have?

One distinctive feature of coleopterans is wing structure. Most beetles have two pairs of wings. The front pair, which may be thickened, leathery, or hard and brittle, are called elytra and usually serve only as protective covers. A few beetles have greatly reduced wings.