American Museum of Natural History | Meet the Hercules Beetle @AmericanMuseumofNaturalHistory | Uploaded 4 months ago | Updated 6 hours ago
When threatened, a Hercules beetle warns foes with squeaking sounds created by rubbing hardened forewings, called elytra, against its abdomen. Spot this critter, and other amazing insects, in the Museum’s Solomon Family Insectarium! #insects #entomology #funfacts