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Dynastinae or rhinoceros beetles are a subfamily of the scarab beetle family (Scarabaeidae). Other common names – some for particular groups of rhinoceros beetles – include Hercules beetles, unicorn beetles or horn beetles. Over 1,500 species and 225 genera of rhinoceros beetles are known. [2]
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 ...
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]
Live specimens have been known to exceed 10 million yen, [12] or $94,000, in retail price. [10] Locally sourced beetles can sell for 100 yen, while the exotic varieties can go up to 1.2 million yen in price. [13] The kabutomushi, Japanese rhinoceros beetle, can sell at convenience stores for between 500 and 1000 yen. [14]
Xyloryctes jamaicensis, known generally as the rhinoceros beetle or unicorn beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in North America. [1] [2] [3] Rhinoceros beetle, Xyloryctes jamaicensis Rhinoceros beetle, Xyloryctes jamaicensis
The coconut rhinoceros beetle is native to Africa, China, Myanmar, India and Southeast Asia, according to the council. Female beetles lay between 50 to 140 eggs in their lifetime, which is usually ...
Apr. 24—1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY HDOA The coconut rhinoceros beetles are a serious pest of palm trees, primarily coconut trees. Adult beetles bore into their crowns to feed on the ...
Oryctini [2] is a tribe of beetles in the Dynastinae (family Scarabaeidae). [3] This tribe perhaps best describes the term "rhinoceros beetles" and includes important pest species in the type genus Oryctes. However, the name may also be applied to genera in the Phileurini and related tribes.