The Rhinoceros Beetles or Rhino Beetles are a subfamily (Dynastinae) of the scarab beetle family (Scarabaeidae)
They are among the largest of beetles, reaching 150+ millimeters in length, but are completely harmless to humans because they cannot bite or sting.They have a horn on the thorax and another horn pointing forward from the center thorax. The horns are used in fighting other males during mating season, and for digging.
Trees, logs ??
they make a hissing noise.
Lat: -26.74, Long: 152.85
Spotted on Dec 26, 2011
Submitted on Feb 16, 2012
2 Comments
They scare me, I think it's because of the hissing!
Impressive,