What is "coleopterology"

n. the scientific study of beetles

Coleopterology (from Coleoptera, see above, and Greek , -logia) is a branch of entomology, the scientific study of beetles of the order Coleoptera). Practitioners are termed coleopterists. Coleopterists have formed organizations to facilitate the study of beetles. Among these is The Coleopterists Society, an international organization based in the United States. Such organizations may have both professionals and amateurs as members, interested in beetles. When speaking informally, coleopterists sometimes refer to their study as "beetling".