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Eastern Hercules Beetle
The15thMember:
Look who one of the kids found outside last night, our friend Mrs. Hercules Beetle! We have seen one or two on this property before, but still no males, who have the characteristic rhinoceros-like horns. These beetles can be over 2 inches long and live for up to 8 months. The adults feed on sugary sap (scientists think, there have been only a few instances of someone observing adults feeding), and the larvae eat decaying wood. Each Hercules beetle has a pattern of spots unique only to them, like a fingerprint, and their shells can absorb moisture and appear darker or lighter depending on how damp the conditions are. When it's very dry, the beetles are light tan color, and if they are very wet, they can appear almost all black.
Terri Yaki:
Ewwww, you handled it? :cool:
The15thMember:
What is wrong with you! There is absolutely nothing gross about her! She's no different than a big shiny bee. I'm being dead serious. What about her is gross to you?
iddee:
City boy..... :cheesy:
Terri Yaki:
--- Quote from: The15thMember on July 10, 2024, 07:45:41 pm ---What is wrong with you! There is absolutely nothing gross about her! She's no different than a big shiny bee. I'm being dead serious. What about her is gross to you?
--- End quote ---
She's a bug. Now if it was a night crawler, that would be another story. :cheesy:
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