Elephant Beetle

Invertebrates > Insects

The Elephant Beetle (Megasoma elephas) is a colossal, armored scarab beetle belonging to the rhinoceros beetle subfamily Dynastinae, native to the tropical rainforests of Mesoamerica and northern South America. Among the largest, heaviest, and most formidable insects...

Japanese Beetle

Invertebrates > Scarabs & Beetles

The Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) is a small, brilliantly colored, highly destructive scarab beetle belonging to the scarab family Scarabaeidae. Native to the main islands of Japan, the beetle is instantly recognized by its striking metallic emerald-green head...