Beetle

Beetles are an insect species native to Tallon IV. Predatorial tunnel diggers, Beetles live in soft earth and often spring up on unsurprising prey. They are equip with powerful mandibles with which they can kill and ingest food. Samus encounters them in Metroid Prime, where they can be found in the Tallon Overworld and in the Chozo Ruins. Ice Beetles, a related species, can be found in Phendrana as well.

Beetles might be related to the beetles of Earth, but this is unconfirmed.