
Dynastinae - Wikipedia
Dynastinae or rhinoceros beetles are a subfamily of the scarab beetle family (Scarabaeidae), named for their rhinoceros -like horns. Other common names – some for particular groups of rhinoceros beetles …
Rhinoceros beetle | Horned Insects, Lifespan & Habitat | Britannica
Rhinoceros beetle, (subfamily Dynastinae), any of numerous species of beetles, some of which are among the largest beetles on Earth, named for the impressive hornlike structures on the frontal …
Rhinoceros Beetles - National Wildlife Federation
Rhinoceros beetles are herbivorous insects named for the horn-like projections on and around the males' heads. Most are black, gray, or greenish in color, and some are covered in soft hairs.
Rhino Beetle Insect Facts - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · Rhinoceros beetles are a group of herbivorous insects known for the horn-like projections on the males’ heads that look like the horns of a rhino. Rhino beetles are also known for …
22 Rhinoceros Beetle Facts: 1500 Species, Strength Rating
Sep 17, 2025 · Some of the more well-known species of rhinoceros beetles include the Atlas Beetle (Chalcosoma atlas), Hercules Beetle (Dynastes hercules), and the common Rhinoceros Beetle …
Rhinoceros Beetle: All You Need to Know in a Nutshell
Sep 3, 2023 · Rhinoceros beetles, like the eastern hercules beetle and the coconut rhinoceros beetle, play important roles in their ecosystems. These insects help recycle organic matter by consuming …
Rhinoceros Beetle - Insect Identification
Jan 31, 2025 · While larger than most beetles, Rhinoceros Beetles are smaller than the Eastern Hercules Beetle with its own pincer-like horns on the head. Rhinoceros Beetles are not known to bite …
Rhinoceros Beetle | The Animal Facts | Appearance, Diet, Habitat
Meet the rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes ulysses) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, facts, breeding and behavior.
Rhinoceros Beetles, Subfamily Dynastinae - ThoughtCo
May 5, 2025 · Rhinoceros beetles are known for their large size and impressive horns, making them stand out. Rhinoceros beetles undergo four life stages, from egg to adult, in their life cycle. …
Rhinoceros Beetle - Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal Corner
Rhinoceros Beetles are among the largest of beetles in the world. The Rhinoceros Beetle is aptly named because it has horns on its head, very much like the rhinoceros does. Rhino Beetles reach 60 …