Hercules beetles are among the largest flying insects in the world, with males of some subspecies measuring up to 6.8 inches (17.2 centimeters) long. They are also extraordinarily strong and can lift ...

Why does this gigantic beetle make such a terrifying sound? The Hercules beetle is one of the largest beetle species in the world today. They’re unique compared to many of the beetles you’ll see ...

Beetles are some of the most diverse animals in the world, with around 400,000 known species living in a wide variety of habitats. They are famed for their particularly hard exoskeleton and powerful ...

Giant giant peacock moth on branch. About 300 million years ago, insects were scales larger than they are today: a shudder-inducing thought for anyone with entomophobia. Griffinflies, for instance, ...

Chris and Martin are in the Rainforest looking for the Hercules Beetle. Martin & Chris are in the Rainforest. Martin is taking a break, reading about Greek Mythology. Chris needs his help to attract ...

A behind‑the‑scenes look at the world of Hercules beetle breeding has gone viral, with an Instagram vlog introducing viewers ...

The Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is one of the largest flying, heaviest, and strongest insects in the world.