Whats this

[Aussie Python Lover]

My son just came home from school with this so I am wondering if anyone knows what it is...

 

[bally]

rhino beetle

 

[chickensnake]

yep its a rhino beetle,

 

[Snakelove]

isnt that a dung beetle? oh oops =P

 

[Aussie Python Lover]

ok so it is what I thought it was I just wasn't sure or not but we have been finding heaps of these for the past 2 days with all the rain we been having.

 

[mis-devious]

rhinoceres beetle very beautiful and harmless

 

[gecko-mad]

They are all pupating around this time of the year and flying around to find a mate.

 

[Mighty_Moose]

They lay dormant as a pupae for years then for only a short time come out as the beetles Within that time the do their business lay eggs then kick the bucket

 

[Aussie Python Lover]

wow a short life span then

 

[Andrais]

man tho's things are awesome

 

[TahneeMaree]

our dog loves them when the stick to her nose, she never learns! lol

 

[lizardjasper]

Oh yeah. Rhinocerous Beetle. They make great pets! I have a collection of carcasses that I've found on the roads and in shopping centers and stuff. My Border Collie loves them too, cause they make that "Sheee Sheee" noise when you touch them I spose!