Hercules Beetle Collection

Beetles old litho print from 1852
Coloured antique Beetle lithographic print from Plate 71, volume 2: A History Of The Earth And Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith, 1852. 1. Hercules Beetle or Rhino Stag Beetle 2

Page 444. The Bronze Beetle;the Hoary Beetle;the Bronze Buprestus;the Buprestus;the Herculean Beetle
5670230 Page 444. The Bronze Beetle; the Hoary Beetle; the Bronze Buprestus; the Buprestus; the Herculean Beetle, of America; unidentified blue beetle, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

A male Hercules Beetle resting on bark at London Zoo (b / w photo)
3483834 A male Hercules Beetle resting on bark at London Zoo (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Herkuleskafer (chromolitho)
5211241 Herkuleskafer (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herkuleskafer. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Great and rare foreign beetles (coloured engraving)
998009 Great and rare foreign beetles (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Beetles (coloured engraving)
1090899 Beetles (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beetles. Illustration for A History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith)

Hercules beetle, male, Dynastes hercules, Scarabaeus hercules
6337463 Hercules beetle, male, Dynastes hercules, Scarabaeus hercules by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Hercules beetle, male, Dynastes hercules, Scarabaeus hercules)

Hercules Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999260 Hercules Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Strange insects (coloured engraving)
997425 Strange insects (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Major Ox, Elephant, or Hercules beetle showing horns, Strategus aloeus, wild, Florida

Dynastes hercules, hercules beetle
Hercules beetles are from Central and South America are among the longest beetles with males reaching 190 mm (7.5 inches) in length

Titanus giganteus (left), Dynastes hercules (right)
The South American longhorn beetle (left) at 160 mm long and the hercules beetle (right) 170 mm long. Two of the largest beetles in the world

Hercules beetle C016 / 5262
Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules). This beetle, from Central and South America, is among the longest beetles with males reaching 190 millimetres in length

Dynastes hercules, hercules beetle
A specimen of the hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules), 12 cms long, from the Natural History Museums Entomology Department. This species can be found in Central and South America

Male hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules), showing horn

Hercules beetle Chromolithograph 1884
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Vierte Abtheilung - Wirbellofe Thiere. Leipzig Verlag, 1884

Insect illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8065
Insect illustrations, 19th century. The insects shown here include: a stag beetle (Lucanus cervus, top left); a Papilio swallowtail butterfly (upper right); a Dytiscus diving beetle (top right)

Male Hercules beetle C018 / 2405
Male Hercules beetle. The Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is the most famous and largest of the rhinoceros beetles. It is native to the rainforests of Central America, South America

Titan and Hercules beetles C016 / 5327
Titan and Hercules beetles. The Titan beetle (Titanus giganteus, left, 160 millimetres in length) and the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules, right)

Hercules beetle antenna, SEM
Hercules beetle antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antenna of a hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules)

Female hercules beetle head, SEM
Female hercules beetle head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a female hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules). The eyes are the large red spheres on either side of the head

Hercules beetle foot, SEM
Hercules beetle foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foot of a hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules). The foot comprises a pair of hooked claws (centre)

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The Hercules Beetle, also known as Dynastes hercules or Scarabaeus hercules, is a magnificent creature that has captivated the attention of naturalists and entomologists for centuries. Its impressive size and unique features make it a fascinating subject for study and admiration. One can trace the fascination with this remarkable beetle back to 1852 when an old litho print was created. This artwork, found on page 444, showcases various names given to the Hercules Beetle throughout history - from The Bronze Beetle to The Hoary Beetle, reflecting its majestic appearance. Another intriguing depiction is an unidentified blue beetle from 1810-17, captured in watercolor and manuscript text. A black-and-white photograph taken at London Zoo captures the essence of a male Hercules Beetle resting on bark. This image highlights its robust physique and intricate details while offering a glimpse into its natural habitat. The Herkuleskafer chromolitho adds vibrancy to our understanding of this species' beauty. Meanwhile, colored engravings such as "Great and rare foreign beetles" and "Beetles" provide visual representations that showcase their stunning diversity. An engraving dating back to 1833-39 portrays the Hercules Beetle in all its glory – vibrant colors accentuating every curve of its exoskeleton. Similarly captivating are colored engravings featuring strange insects; among them stands the mighty Hercules Beetle. Noteworthy is Major Ox's portrayal - an Elephant or Hercules beetle displaying prominent horns - Strategus aloeus observed in wild Florida. Such images serve as evidence of nature's ingenuity in creating diverse adaptations within species. In comparison with other colossal beetles like Titanus giganteus on one side and Dynastes hercules on the other, we witness nature's mastery at work through these incredible creatures' existence. From ancient litho prints to modern photographs capturing their magnificence up close, each representation contributes to our understanding and appreciation of the Hercules Beetle.