Sophia Torres	Mountain View Elementary
6th Grade	Cordova, NM

Common Name:	Rhinoceros Beetle
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Genus & Species:	Xyloryctes jamainis

Physical Description:	1.0 inch. Black green color. Horn on head and orange fuzz on bottom. Larvae are C-shaped and white or yellow.
Range:	Southwest U.S.
Habitat:	Rotting logs
Food:	Rotting logs and dead plants
Lifecycle:	Complete metamorphosis-4 stages
Winter Survival:	Hibernation
Lifespan:	Unknown
Adaptations:	Adults have an offensive odor.
Sleep Cycle:	Nocturnal
Niche:	Prey
Role to Humans:	Beneficial
Population:	Rare
Interesting Facts:	Attracted to nightlights
Sources:	Simon and Schusters Guide to Insects, The Aubudon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders, Insects of the Southwest

Scientific Drawing