A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BEETLE

Mon, 9 Oct '23
Firefly or ladybug
Sun, 16 Jul '23
Ladybug or firefly
Sun, 5 Mar '23
Firefly, e.g.
Fri, 24 Feb '23
Sort of creature symbolizing rebirth in ancient Egypt
Wed, 10 Aug '22
Ladybug, for one
Sun, 2 May '21
Ladybug, e.g.