Type of insect that a ladybug is (6)

I believe the answer is:

beetle

(Other definitions for beetle that I've seen before include "Let bee buzz around this insect" , "Hurry - insect" , "Hang over" , "Insect with hardened forewings - scurry" , "Scurry - iconic small car" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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