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.