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European rhinoceros beetle European rhinoceros beetle – three stages from larva to adult: larva (back), pupa (center), and imago (front). The Dynastinae are among the largest of beetles, reaching more than 15 centimetres (6 inches) in length, but are completely harmless to humans because they cannot bite or sting.
The western Hercules beetle (Dynastes grantii, often misspelled as "granti") is a species of rhinoceros beetle that lives in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah in the United States and in parts of northern Mexico. [1] [2] This species is known for its grayish-white elytra, large size, and characteristic horn of the adult males.
The larvae grow in decaying plants feeding on woody debris , generally non-resinous. They can reach a length of 60–100 mm (2 + 1 ⁄ 4 –4 in). The development period lasts 2 to 4 years. The adult’s size is influenced by the quality and abundance of food. The mammoth wasp (Megascolia maculata) is a parasitoid of O. nasicornis larvae. The ...
Dynastes tityus, the eastern Hercules beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the Eastern United States. The adult's elytra are green, gray or tan, with black markings, and the whole animal, including the male's horns, may reach 60 mm (2.4 in) in length. The larvae feed on decaying wood from various trees.
Oryctes rhinoceros larva and pupa (top row), adult male dorsal view (bottom left), bottom right: profile of male head and thorax (top) and end of abdomen (bottom) of male (e) and female (f) Oryctes rhinoceros is a large dynastid beetle with a length of 35–50 mm and a dark-brown to black colour. The head has a horn which is more prominently ...
Sinodendron cylindricum, the rhinoceros stag beetle, [2] horned stag beetle, or simply the rhinoceros beetle, is a species of stag beetle native to Europe. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It is characterised by a clear sexual dimorphism .
May 21—1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE An adult invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle is all black and can grow up to 2-1/2 inches in length, with a horn. 2/ ...
The Japanese rhinoceros beetle (Allomyrina dichotoma), also known as the Japanese rhino beetle, the Japanese horned beetle, or by its Japanese name kabutomushi (甲虫 or カブトムシ), is a species of rhinoceros beetle. They are commonly found in continental Asia in countries such as China, the Korean peninsula, Japan, and Taiwan. [2]