How does Dynastes Hercules live it life?

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Dynastes Hercules

I think you guys have seen it in many situations, for example TV or images of this beetle is. However, do you know how this beetle lives? I will introduce how it lives and where it is from. This beetle's name is Hercules beetle. It is in tropical forests from Central America to South America mainly.

Tropical forests in South America

First they hatch from eggs and become larvae. The larvae grow in decaying wood or leaf litter for about 1 year 6 months to 2 years. In captivity, they often grow in 18 months. After hatching from a larva, it takes 3-6 months to reach maturity. And they search for food. Sometimes they weigh more than 100 grams before pupation. Mostly beetles are active at live on night. So they rest during the day. Their active flight and other activities are limited to night time. However, adults feed on the sap and juice of broadleaf tree bark and damaged fruit day and night .Their adult life is long even They living from one to one and a half years. They are more active after rain. Since there are no four seasons in the tropics. The species can be found throughout the year, but the best chance to see them is during the rainy season in August and December in Central South America.

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