Mexican Fireleg Tarantula

Invertebrates > Tarantulas

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mexican Fireleg TarantulaScientific Name: Brachypelma boehmeiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: TarantulasSize: Diagonal leg span 13 to 16 cm (5.1 to 6.3 in); body length 6 to 7 cm (2.4 to 2.8 in)Weight: 30 to 50 g (1.1 to 1.8 oz)Lifespan:...

Neptune Beetle

Invertebrates > Beetles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Neptune BeetleScientific Name: Dynastes neptunusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: BeetlesSize: Male total length 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in); females smaller at 5 to 7 cm (2 to 2.8 in)Weight: 30 to 60 g (1.1 to 2.1 oz; one of the largest beetles...

Thistle Mantis

Invertebrates > Mantises

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Thistle MantisScientific Name: Blepharopsis mendicaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MantisesSize: Total adult length 5 to 6 cm (2.0 to 2.4 in)Weight: 2 to 5 g (0.07 to 0.18 oz)Lifespan: 9 to 12 monthsDiet: Carnivorous ambush predator (flies,...

Caucasus Beetle

Invertebrates > Beetles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Caucasus BeetleScientific Name: Chalcosoma caucasusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: BeetlesSize: Male length 90 to 130 mm (3.5 to 5.1 in; largest beetle in Southeast Asia); females 50 to 65 mmWeight: 25 to 50 g (0.88 to 1.76 oz)Lifespan: 2...

Glorious Beetle

Invertebrates > Beetles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Glorious BeetleScientific Name: Chrysina gloriosaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: BeetlesSize: Adult length 25 to 30 mm (1.0 to 1.2 in)Weight: 2 to 4 gLifespan: 1 to 2 years (larval development 1 to 2 years; adult lifespan 2 to 3...