Insect Diversity

noun an ancient Egyptian amulet or gem carved in the shape of a scarab beetle

• The scarab beetle was a symbol of rebirth and regeneration in ancient Egyptian culture.
• I found a scarab beetle in the garden today, it was so cool!
• That scarab brooch you're wearing is totally rad.
• The scarab represented the idea of transformation and new beginnings.

noun a taxonomic group of insects characterized by having wings without a covering (calypter) over the halteres

adjective relating to or characteristic of the acalyptrata group of insects

• The acalyptrata are a subcategory of flies that lack a calypter, or a membranous lobe at the base of the wing.
• I learned about acalyptrata flies in my biology class - they're pretty interesting!
• Those acalyptrata bugs are everywhere during the summer, it's so annoying!
• The acalyptrata symbolize the delicate balance of nature in the ecosystem.