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This is a black rhinoceros beetle. It's called rhino beetle for short. Males usually have large horns which they use to fight other males during mating battles. Rhino beetles have amazing strength. They have the ability to lift up to 850 times their own body weight. Just imagine that! In some Asian countries, rhino beetles are used for gambling. Beetles are placed on a log and the first one to knock its opponent off is the winner.
one time, that kind of beetle landed on my left eye during a concert. i swear i couldn't get myself to touch it, so my mom had to pull it out while i stood crying. we didn't finish the concert...lol.
ReplyDeleteNice picture. I think they make quite some noise too?? I must start looking for my black photo now. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteNice entry Rachel, that one looks scary! :D
ReplyDeleteI have a very different take on the theme LOL ... I love your entry though its a bit disgusting hehe ... I hate insects ...
ReplyDeleteI have not seen any of this wonderful insect for ages. Nice sharing there Rachel. :)
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My son used to have several rhino beetle he kept at home- males and females.Too bad they died eventually, as they have very short life span.
ReplyDeleteIt almost looks plastic.
ReplyDeleteHere's my take on black.
Good it is only small... imagine for a moment it was as big as a car ! :-0
ReplyDeleteWow what an amazing insect.Great take on the theme
ReplyDeleteQuite a chunky little critter! I have never seen one! But definitely black!
ReplyDeleteThat is SUCH a good bug! Glad you're back photohunting. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love these beetles. They are pretty big and hard also.
ReplyDeleteI love bugs, and this one is a very handsome beetle indeed. I like the little bit of biology that went along with this photo, too.
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Hi Rach! A very beautiful photo! I like insect ONLY in a picture, LOL! ;) Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteI think you're very brave getting so close to a bug!
ReplyDeleteMy son has one of these...but it's a plastic toy. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm up to! Would love to have you come on over for a visit. Oh...I have a couple of giveaways going on now too.
Kim
The Misplaced Midwesterner
Yikes, what an ugly beast ! I would run away as fast as I could if I would meet such a thing !
ReplyDeleteThat's one scary looking beetle...
ReplyDeleteThat's a great shot of the beetle and perfect for the theme.
ReplyDeletegreat shot! thanks for the visit. :)
ReplyDeleteEWWWWWWWW! I found one of those on my front porch one day and I was like WHAT PLANET did YOU come from??? EW! YUK! They are soooooo ugly! It's a great picture though!
ReplyDeleteThanks sO much for stopping by this weekend! It was a treat to see you in my comments!
my brothers used to capture this beetle when we were kids. creepy.:p
ReplyDeleteI can see why they are called rhino. :) I remember when I was a kid and on a holiday in Bulgaria with my family, a beetle similar to these bit my dad's legs.
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