
Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 11, 2018: Wow! I didn't realize that their period as a larva was so long! Absolutely fantastic article. Penny Leigh Sebring from Fort Collins on October 23, 2018: Thank you very much for such a kind comment, Penny. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 23, 2018: Very interesting to learn about this Scarab, thanks for sharing. I like the idea of keeping one as a pet as you've mentioned above but I guess it wont survive in the UK, it's a tropical beetle. I wouldn't mind picking one up and get scratched by its hind legs. It's exactly like the ancient Egyptian scarab. Never heard of this Hercules beetle of the Scarabaeidae family from South America and W. I think the beetle is an interesting and attractive insect. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on December 11, 2018: You're awesome, Linda! Im on here for my school project and its really helpful! thanks! Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on December 19, 2018: I thought of getting tit bits from every website but it looks like you your information was exactly what i wanted. I was here to get some information about Hercules Beetles school project. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on April 25, 2019: Thanks for writing another informative article! I do not remember seeing one with the long horns, but if there are females, there are probably also males. In that last video, the beetle that is black is like some that I have seen in our yard on occasion. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on March 06, 2020: Beetles are interesting insects to observe. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 06, 2020: The kids loved the project and the giant beetle. I created a craft for children (mostly boys) who like bugs and beetles. Thank you for the comment.ĭenise McGill from Fresno CA on March 24, 2020: That sounds like an interesting craft, Denise.


Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 24, 2020: Im using these facts for my homeschool rhino beetle project Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 19, 2020: Our 5year old granddaughter found one on its back helpless, on out porch this morning. That must have been an interesting discovery!

Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on June 08, 2020: The heaviest beetle is the larva of the Goliath beetle of Africa, which can weigh up to three-and-a-half ounces. The body of this insect can be as long as six inches. Question: What was the biggest beetle ever recorded?Īnswer: According to Guinness World Records, the longest beetle in the world is the titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) of South America.
