The 9 Most Colorful Beetles In The World
Elephant Beetle: A Hair-Covered Species
An Elephant beetle (Megasoma elephas) in Costa Rica. Elephant Beetles is one of the most unusual of colorful beetles.
©Juan Aceituno/Shutterstock.com
Elephant Beetles stand out as one of the most unusual of the colorful beetles. Growing to lengths of 2.5 to 4.75 inches, these beetles feature solid black or brown shell colors. However, regardless of the shell color, all feature fine yellow hairs on their bodies, especially their elytra or forewings.
An Elephant beetle (Megasoma elephas) in Costa Rica. Elephant Beetles is one of the most unusual of colorful beetles.
©Juan Aceituno/Shutterstock.com
Elephant Beetles stand out as one of the most unusual of the colorful beetles. Growing to lengths of 2.5 to 4.75 inches, these beetles feature solid black or brown shell colors. However, regardless of the shell color, all feature fine yellow hairs on their bodies, especially their elytra or forewings.
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26 February 2023
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