Least Concern
Rhinoceros Beetle (Atlas Beetle)
Chalcosoma atlas
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About
The Atlas beetle is a large species of rhinoceros beetle known for the impressive horns on the males. They are among the largest beetles in the world.
Habitat
Forests of Southeast Asia
Diet
Herbivorous - tree sap and fruit
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Fun Facts
- Male Atlas beetles use their horns to fight with other males for access to females.
- These beetles can carry objects up to 850 times their own body weight.
- The larvae of Atlas beetles live in rotting wood and can take up to 2 years to develop.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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