Scientific name: Oryctes nasicornis
Robust coleopteran whose larval phase helps recycle organic matter in logs and stumps.
How this species lives in its natural environment, with the climate, shelters and resources it needs.
The rhinoceros beetle is a charismatic inhabitant of forests and parks with dead wood.
It depends on logs, stumps, and other semi-rotted wood remains where its larvae develop.
Adults fly at night and concentrate in areas with resources for reproduction.
Its horn and relative strength have attracted the attention of naturalists and the general public.
Systematic removal of dead wood can reduce its populations; nature-close forest management favors them.
Striking details about this species that show its biology and ecology in a different way.
Aspects to consider if this species is kept in captivity in specialized centers.
In captivity it needs deep substrates of decomposing plant matter for larvae.
It is important to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat or desiccation.
Frequent handling of larvae and adults can cause them stress and physical damage.
General information aimed at professional facilities and authorized centers.
It is sometimes bred as an entomological curiosity, but it should always be done responsibly.
Terrariums should mimic logs and decomposing substrates, not simple sterile soil.
Education can focus on the importance of dead wood and nutrient recycling in forests.
Specimens should never be released in places outside their natural range.
Whenever possible, it is preferable to observe insects in their natural environment, promote favorable habitats (flowers, ponds, hedges) and use captive breeding only for justified educational or conservation purposes.