A Plated Beetle looks like a very large Beetle with a large armored head impervous to any weapon. However, its abdomen is totally unprotected and vulnerable. In order to prevent this area from being attacked, the Plated Beetle will attempt to keep its target in front of itself. The first one encountered is the guardian of the Morph Ball, along with a pack of normal Beetles. They only appear in Chozo Ruins and appear frequently after Samus gains the Morph Ball from the first one.