It shows the whole process of transformation of a giant beetle

Instead of spitting out silk and wrapping itself in cocoons, the Hercules beetle builds itself into the capsule with its own droppings and changes its morphology.

The Hercules beetle is a native beetle of tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Picture 1 of It shows the whole process of transformation of a giant beetle

The Hercules beetle is one of the largest flying insects on the planet.

Possessing an adult size of up to 17cm (male), the Hercules beetle naturally becomes one of the largest flying insects on the planet.

Like butterflies or many other insects, Hercules beetles undergo complete metamorphosis, to achieve complete shape. However, instead of spitting out silk and wrapping itself in cocoons, the Hercules bug builds itself into the capsule with its own stool and changes its morphology.

Let's explore the whole process of the transformation of Hercules Beetle from larvae to adult form in the video below:

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Update 16 December 2019
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