The Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is a living tank—one of the strongest, heaviest, and largest insects on the planet.

Along with the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules), they’re members of the subfamily of rhinoceros beetles. With their impressive horns, they’re coveted by bug lovers, especially in Japan.

Hercules Beetle: One of the largest beetle species on the planet, male Hercules beetles feature horn-like appendages on their heads, which make up a major portion of their total length.

The Hercules beetle, or Dynastes Hercules, is one of the largest species of beetles found in the world. Growing up to 7 inches in length, they certainly have a fearsome appearance.

But certain Hercules beetles are a bit longer, with a total length of up to 19 centimeters, thanks to the prodigious horn on the head and thorax of the males. Both live in the tropical rainforests ...

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The robot was inspired by rhinoceros beetles, named for the distinctive horns protruding from the males’ foreheads. These critters can grow up to six inches—picture a similarly sized Subway ...

Hercules Beetles Novita Estiti / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 The Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is the longest species of beetle on Earth and one of the world's largest flying insects.