The snow beetle was a prey animal favored by the Pyrithian bat.

While Enterprise was prepared and upgraded on Earth, T'Pol asked Phlox if he was confident with his decision to participate in the Delphic Expanse mission aboard the ship. She told him that Crewman Fuller told her that a shuttle with two-hundred snow beetles is on its way to Enterprise. (ENT: "The Expanse")

In November of 2153, Phlox promised his female bat an extra helping of beetles after using her as a distraction while he dispatched a Triannon guard. (ENT: "Chosen Realm")