Hercules Beetle Research Paper

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The Hercules Beetle are native to the central rainforests of South America. The Beetles diet consists of rotten plants, Decaying wood, and sometimes other insects. Sadly, the beetle has to fend off other insects from eating their eggs. Its main distinctive feature is the long horn on its head. Its conservation status is threatened. The Hercules beetle has a hard shell for protection.

The larval stage of the beetle lasts up to two years! There are only thirteen known species of the Hercules beetle. The Hercules Beetle is one of the largest beetle species! The beetles’ favorite food is rotten trees! The Hercules beetle also shares a trait with the rhinoceros beetle.

The hedgehog is native Europe, Asia, and Africa. It lives in dense vegetation