The Rhino Beetle
The rhinoceros beetle is the biggest beetle in the world. The rhino beetle, depending on the species, can grow to be up to six inches. They get their name from their horn found on the front of their head. I am sure that you have seen many different types of bugs and beetles in your backyard but the rhino beetle is not a beetle that you will always see. You might see a rhino beetle and not know that you are looking at one because there are many different species of them.
Rhinoceros Beetle
Common Name: Rhinoceros Beetle
The Rhino beetle belongs to the Scarab family. It is from the Phylum Arthropoda. It is from the class Insecta and the Order Coleoptera. It is also from Genus Xyloryctes. Its habitat can be leaf litter, plants, and fallen logs.The Rhino beetle goes through complete metamorphosis.
The Rhino beetle belongs to the Scarab family. It is from the Phylum Arthropoda. It is from the class Insecta and the Order Coleoptera. It is also from Genus Xyloryctes. Its habitat can be leaf litter, plants, and fallen logs.The Rhino beetle goes through complete metamorphosis.
Internal Anatomy Of a rhino beetle
EXTERNAL Anatomy of a rhino beetle
External Anatomy of a rhino beetle
Picture found on http://museum.unl.edu/research/entomology/Scarabs-for-Kids/scarabs.html