Atlas Beetle
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Atlas Beetle
Atlas beetle
The Atlas Beetle is known for its huge horns, which look like a superhero's mask! They are strong and can lift objects many times their weight.
Habitat: Tropical forests
Appearance
The Atlas Beetle is a large, impressive insect with a glossy, metallic green-black exoskeleton. Males are distinguished by three massive, curving horns on their head and thorax, which they use to wrestle rivals. Females are smaller and lack these prominent horns.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyScarabaeidaeGenusDicronorhina
Category
InsectsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Atlas Beetles are so strong, they can push obstacles up to 850 times their own body weight!
Male Atlas Beetles are named after the Greek Titan Atlas, who held up the sky!
Their larvae are massive grubs that can be as big as a child's finger, living underground for years!
These beetles can make a loud squeaking sound by rubbing parts of their body together when they feel threatened!
Special abilities
Ability
Horned Warrior
Atlas Beetles have three massive horns that help them wrestle rival males for mates or prime feeding spots.
Ability
Mighty Lifter
Atlas Beetles possess incredible strength, allowing them to lift objects many times their own body weight to clear obstacles.
Ability
Armored Flight
Atlas Beetles can fly powerfully, protected by their hard, metallic exoskeletons that shield them from bumps and predators.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 150-250 mm
- Size
- 50-130 mm
- Lifespan
- 60-120 days
- Flight Speed
- 18 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adult Atlas Beetles sip sweet tree sap and fruit, while their larvae munch on rotting wood.
Age differences: Larvae are detritivores, feeding on decaying wood, while adults consume tree sap and ripe fruit.
Primary Foods
- Tree sap
- Ripe fruit
- Decaying wood
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Crab-eating Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
Monkeys opportunistically prey on adult beetles.
depends on
Durian tree
Durio zibethinus
Adults feed on sap and fallen fruit from these trees.
eaten by
Spotted Wood Owl
Strix seloputo
Nocturnal owls hunt flying adult beetles.
eaten by
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Boars dig up and consume large beetle larvae in soil.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Horned
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Armored
Armored describes animals protected by a hard, external covering or shell for defense.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch or pick up. Some insects sting or bite. Ask an adult for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlas Beetle's wingspan?
150-250 mm
How big is Atlas Beetle?
50-130 mm
How long does Atlas Beetle live?
60-120 days
How fast can Atlas Beetle fly?
18 km/h
What does Atlas Beetle eat?
Adult Atlas Beetles sip sweet tree sap and fruit, while their larvae munch on rotting wood.
Where is Atlas Beetle usually found?
Tropical forests
How does Atlas Beetle hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Atlas Beetle have?
6
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