The collection

Specimen gallery

Every beetle currently in the cabinet, with a few notes on each. Filter by family below.

Rhinoceros Hercules beetle

Hercules Beetle

Dynastes hercules

The collection's flagship — males reach the length of a hand.

South AmericaOrigin 50–85 mmAdult size
Rhinoceros Atlas beetle

Atlas Beetle

Chalcosoma atlas

Three curved horns and a famously bold temperament.

SE AsiaOrigin 40–80 mmAdult size
Rhinoceros Goliath beetle

Goliath Beetle

Goliathus goliatus

One of the heaviest insects on earth by sheer bulk.

AfricaOrigin 50–110 mmAdult size
Stag Rainbow stag beetle

Rainbow Stag

Phalacrognathus muelleri

Metallic green-gold body — a reliable captive breeder.

AustraliaOrigin 24–70 mmAdult size
Flower Flower beetle

Flower Beetle

Mecynorrhina torquata

Day-active and fast-growing — a great first exotic species.

AfricaOrigin 50–85 mmAdult size
Rhinoceros Elephant beetle

Elephant Beetle

Megasoma elephas

Dense velvety setae give it a matte, dust-grey finish.

Central AmericaOrigin 50–120 mmAdult size
Stag Giant stag beetle

Giant Stag

Lucanus elaphus

Antler-like mandibles used in gentle wrestling matches.

North AmericaOrigin 30–60 mmAdult size
Jewel Jewel beetle

Jewel Beetle

Chrysochroa sp.

Iridescent elytra that shift between green, copper and blue.

SE AsiaOrigin 25–45 mmAdult size
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