Hercules beetle is one of the largest beetles known. As a larva it feeds on rotten wood and adult insects eat decaying fruits. The larval period of the Hercules beetle lasts one to two years with larva growing up to 110 mm (4.5 in) in length and weighing up to 120 grams.
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gigantes 12 year s ago
awesome project. would have been interesting to see the pupal stage too.
"The Hercules beetle is said to be the strongest creature on earth for its size, able to carry 850 times its own body weight." -WP
"The Hercules beetle is said to be the strongest creature on earth for its size, able to carry 850 times its own body weight." -WP
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robin yates 12 year s ago
if only every child had parents like this pair. The world would be a better place
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wgrnc 12 year s ago
So, they just had grown a beetle and buried it. Cool, although it might have been better to wait until it dies before doing so.
"The Hercules beetle is said to be the strongest creature on earth for its size, able to carry 850 times its own body weight." -WP