beetle

/ˈbidl/

verb

Make one’s way hurriedly or with short, quick steps.

scurry,scamper,scuttle,bustle,hurry,hasten,rush,race,dash

noun

An insect of an order distinguished by forewings typically modified into hard wing cases (elytra) that cover and protect the hind wings and abdomen.

Among all the insects only beetles have these specialized fore-wings.

winged insect