Dynastinae
Rhinoceros Beetles
Rhinoceros beetles are known for their horns, large larvae, and well-developed captive keeping methods.
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with photos
Dynastinae
Featured rhinoceros beetles

Rhinoceros Beetle
Strategus aloeus

Smooth Ox Beetle
Strategus antaeus

Coconut Palm Beetle
Xylotrupes australicus

Fighting Beetle
Xylotrupes socrates

Rhinoceros Beetle
Allomyrina dichotoma

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Oryctes rhinoceros

Hercules Beetle
Dynastes hercules

Atlas Beetle
Chalcosoma atlas

Caucasus Beetle
Chalcosoma caucasus

Grant's Rhinoceros Beetle
Dynastes grantii

Siamese Five-horned Beetle
Eupatorus siamensis

Chiron Beetle
Chalcosoma chiron

Ulysses Rhinoceros Beetle
Xylotrupes ulysses

Gideon's Rhinoceros Beetle
Xylotrupes gideon

Pfeiffer's Rhinoceros Beetle
Allomyrina pfeifferi

Becker's Rhinoceros Beetle
Xylotrupes beckeri

Hairy Rhinoceros Beetle
Xylotrupes pubescens

Sumatran Rhinoceros Beetle
Xylotrupes sumatrensis

Caliper beetle
Golofa porteri

Coconut Beetle
Oryctes monoceros

Strategus validus
Strategus validus

Golofa pusilla
Golofa pusilla

Golofa aegeon
Golofa aegeon

Strategus oblongus
Strategus oblongus
Frequently asked question
What do rhinoceros beetle larvae eat?
Most species develop in fermented wood substrate or humus, with exact recipes and container sizes depending on the genus.