Rhinoceros beetle: Difference between revisions

In the life cycle of the rhinoceros beetle, complete metamorphosis occurs as it goes through the stages of the [[egg]], [[larva]], [[pupa]], and adult. If there are several males in the environment, they will fight, and the victorious beetle will get to mate with the female. After mating, she will lay her white eggs that are called ova. She can lay up to 50 eggs at once and it takes 3-4 weeks for the eggs to hatch. <ref> Troutman, Devon [https://digitalinsectcollection.wikispaces.com/Rhinoceros+Beetle/ Rhinoceros Beetle] ''Digital Insect Collection''. Accessed on January 4th, 2017. </ref>  When they hatch, the beetles are in their larvae stage, which is when they eat a lot and develop. They also molt three times and every period between the molting is called an instar. <ref> [https://www.rhinobeetle.co.uk/index.php/template/rhinobeetle-lifecycle/ Rhinobeetle Lifecyle] ''Rhinobeetle UK''. Last Modified October 31st, 2016. Author Unknown </ref> After 12-18 months, the beetle will enter their next stage of life...the pupa. This is when the beetle molts one last time and digs itself a hole and stay there for months without food. This stage can last up to 18 months. <ref> [https://www.cuteness.com/article/life-cycle-rhinoceros-beetle/ Life Cycle Rhinoceros Beetle] ''Cuteness''. Accessed January 4th, 2017. Author Unknown </ref> Once the beetle is done with this stage, they are adults. They will mate, and continue this life cycle. <ref> [http://www.insectfarm.com.au/newsletters/Life-Cycle-2-Rhino-Beetle.pdf/ Life Cycle 2 Rhino Beetle] ''Rhinoceros Beetle''. Accessed January 4th, 2017. Author Unknown </ref>