Coleopterology

A beetle presented by entomologist with help of digital microscope
Leatherhead beetle above Mesquite Springs in Death Valley

Coleopterology (from Coleoptera and Greek -λογία, -logia) is the scientific study of beetles, a branch of entomology. Practitioners are termed coleopterists and form groups of amateurs and professionals for business and pleasure. Among these is The Coleopterists Society, an international organization based in the United States.