Atlas Beetles – A Quick Guide
The Atlas beetle, Chalcosoma Atlas, is one of the largest species of beetles in the world with a length of around 5 inches and their weight can go up to … Read more
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Hercules Beetles – A Quick Guide
The Hercules beetle, Dynastes Hercules, is found in rainforest environments in Central and South America. Are Hercules beetles big? The Hercules Beetle is one of the largest in the world. … Read more
Spotted Longhorn Beetles – A Quick Guide
The spotted longhorn beetle, Rutpela Maculata, is found in Europe. They are about 2 cm long (0.7 inches). Why are they called longhorn beetles? All long-horned beetles have the similar … Read more
Musk Beetles – A Quick Guide
The musk beetle, Aromia moschata, is a type of longhorn beetle and is around 1.5 inches (4 cm) in length. They are common in Europe. They have very large antennae … Read more
Carpet Beetle vs. Bed Bug
Carpet beetles are commonly confused with bed bugs. That’s no surprise as both are tiny and harbor in furniture, blankets, carpets, and other household items. Nonetheless, correctly identifying these two … Read more