| Scientific Classification |
Genus: Dynastes |
| Scientific Name |
Dynastes Hercules |
| Size |
Larva: 4.5 in (11 cm) in length
Adult: 1.5 – 7 in (4 – 17 cm) in length, including the horns, depending on the sub-species |
| Weight |
Larva: 4 oz (120 g)
Adult: 3 oz (85 g) |
| Special Physical Traits |
Large size for an insect; Enormous horns on the males; Iridescent colors |
| Life Span |
Larvae: 1 – 2 years
Adult: 3 – 5 months |
| Habitat |
Tropical rainforests, hiding in rotting tree trunks or stumps |
| Social Lifestyle |
Solitary |
| Diet |
Omnivorous: They mainly eat plant material, but will sometimes eat insects |
| Favorite Food Source |
Rotting wood as larvae; fresh and rotting fruit as adults |
| Predators |
Rats, bats, birds, reptiles, and omnivorous mammals |
| Location |
Central and South America |
| Conservation Status |
Endangered or Threatened |
