Oryctes rhinoceros is a striking member of the Dynastinae subfamily, known for its glossy dark-brown to black exoskeleton and the prominent horn adorning the male’s head—a feature that gives the beetle its rhinoceros-like name. Measuring up to 50 mm in length, it’s a powerful flyer and a nocturnal wanderer, often found in tropical regions where it breeds in decaying organic matter. Its robust body and sculpted pronotum make it a favorite among beetle enthusiasts, admired for both its strength and its prehistoric charm
Coconut Rhinocerous Beetle Grub (Oryctes rhinocerous)
Size: Large Grub , unsexed
Range: India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan and southern China
Temperature 25-30 C Humidity 70-90 % Diet Rotting leaf litter, flake soil (Grubs)
Fruit and beetle jelly (Adults)
Enclosure Deep flake soil and leaf litter for grub
Terrestrial with climbing and deep substrate
layer for adults
