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72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Hercules Beetle in Costa Rica
Dynastes hercules
Scarab Beetles · ~17 cm · lowland
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One of the largest beetles in the world. Males have a massive horn — sometimes longer than the rest of the body. Olive-green and black coloration.
Fun Facts
- ▸Males can lift up to 850 times their body weight.
- ▸Larvae take up to 2 years to develop, growing inside rotting logs.
- ▸Horn is used for combat between rival males, like miniature gladiator matches.
Best Months
May – November
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