Beetle (Enemy)

In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening beetles are an inexplicably uncommon enemy, only appearing on one screen, south of Kanalet Castle. They appear from a hole in the ground when you get close. They can be killed easily with a single sword slash, but endlessly continue appearing from the hole.

Quote from The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Beetle figurine: "Appear in various areas. They appear under rocks and grass. If they grab you, you won't be able to move. Swing your sword to get away."

Strategy
Very little strategy is needed to kill a Beetle, one attack with any offensive item is enough to do away with them.