The Hercules beetle is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the tropical forests of southern Mexico, Central America, South America and the Lesser Antilles. It is the longest extant species of beetle in the world and is also one of the largest flying insects in the world.
Facts
Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to People Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceAdult males have long horns extending from the thorax and head. 1 Scientific Name Connections
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Venezuela, found in there.
Sources
1. Animal Diversity Web: Dynastes hercules
Species name (page title)
Dynastes hercules
Physical Description
The most obvious and striking features of the adult male are the long horns that arise from the thorax (thoracic) and head (cephalic).
View the Source2. Hercules Beetle (Wikipedia)
- native to the tropical forests of southern Mexico, Central America, South America
article text (relationship to people), EntityId 283463
The beetles can be kept as pets.
View the SourceIUCN Red List of Threatened Species
GBIF Species API
Wikidata: Hercules Beetle
Wikidata Q503799, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Catalogue of Life
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of LifeChild Taxon Of: ColeopteraView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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