I think beetles should be slow roasted with garlic.
I imagine the outer wings would always be too crunchy to be palateable (I'm assuming these are BIG) so you just need to soften the insides.
If they're little things (ie a handful at a time type food) I would stir fry, perhaps dip them in flour first to get a crunchy texture.
BTW I can't agree with providing food to protect your garden. That's a lesson learned in history (see Elthelred the Unready if in doubt). Conning towers and searchlights are the way to go.
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