Daily Archives: May 21, 2012

Get to know the Japanese rhinoceros beetle!

The Japanese rhinoceros beetle (Trypoxylus dichotomus) inhabits Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea. They are sexually dimorphic and the males utilize their ornaments in battle against one another. In Japan, these beetles are known as kabutomushi and are extremely popular as pets. The video below shows just how popular they are with Japanese children.