I have a hyper fixation on beetles so you can imagine my joy when this video was on my recommendations! Great video, these types of beetles are one of my favorites species :]]

@beetlecast

9 ай бұрын

Glad that youtube recommended this vid then! Always happy to connect with fellow beetle enthusiasts!

@leloscar

Ай бұрын

@@beetlecastsame here thank you so much !

The title works so well for a movie/band! can't wait to watch this vid!

@beetlecast

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, if this channel ever pops off maybe I could make it a movie, would be a dream come true

@yourfatboy5359

Жыл бұрын

@@beetlecast a beetle movie written by you sounds like a dream for beetle fans lmao

Great vid. The Hercules beetles also resemble their cousins found around Western Africa, most likely because they co-existed around that area before the Atlantic ocean was formed and the continents split. Augosoma centaurus, in particular, looks like a "proto" hercules beetle without the yellow elytra. Speaking of Augosoma, did you know that people in Cameroon actually eat them as a dietary supplement?

@beetlecast

Жыл бұрын

I had no idea they were eaten! I assume they eat the larvae? It would make a high protein gusher.

@floodedmoat2620

Жыл бұрын

@@beetlecast Actually a lot of them eat the adults. It's becoming more and more rare, though, as new religions and westernization either forbid or look down upon the consumption of insects.

@beetlecast

Жыл бұрын

@@floodedmoat2620 Oh wow! Honestly, I'd love to try it with a guilty conscience

Such a great vid 🎉🎉🎉

@beetlecast

2 ай бұрын

Haha thanks!

SUCH A GOOD VIDEO I LOVE HERCULES BEETLES

Very cool man great job

@beetlecast

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

sickkk

The strongest family of rhino beetles

Love your content, I just subscribed:) btw I’m getting my first Hercules couple tomorrow 🙏🏻❤️

@beetlecast

Ай бұрын

Ayy thank you and I wish the best for your Hercules! Are you thinking of breeding them?

@bitritch4649

Ай бұрын

@@beetlecast They are still dormant so I have prepared a breeding box for when they get active, it’s not my main goal tho. For now I feel lucky to have and see these amazing creatures😎

Woah! beetle! i see beetle i press like, im so freaking beetlepilled!!

Satanas and Neptunus are my Favorite

@beetlecast

3 ай бұрын

Neptunus are one of my favorites too!

@davianananttaliem1660

3 ай бұрын

@@beetlecast yeah those 2 Horns in the Middle of the Other Horns are the Best one

LOVE the video and your content, but a word on speciation. While it might seem counterintuitive, the ability of many dynastid species to interbreed doesn't inherently negate their speciation. The definition of speciation extends beyond the simple inability to produce viable offspring to also include a lack of opportunity to do so. Factors such as geographic separation and other barriers to interbreeding can also contribute to speciation, aside from genetic differences. Additional factors like ecological niches, mating behavior, and temporal isolation can also play a role in the speciation process. Just more fun info :D Keep up the awesome content!

@beetlecast

10 ай бұрын

Ayy thank you so much for further explaining the definition of speciation, I definitely didn't make it clear enough so I'm glad someone in the comments can make it up and add to this video!

@Pr0ksee

10 ай бұрын

@@beetlecast no problem 😅 it was actually me thinking of cross breeding in beetles, as well as the horse-donkey and horse-zebra hybrids that got me into questioning my understanding of speciation and let me to find out the further definition. I then learned phylogeny is a crazy rabbit hole and classification is hard and confusing 😂

@beetlecast

10 ай бұрын

​@@Pr0ksee Awesome, it's always fun to go down rabbit holes and especially one so deep, convaluted, and perpetually changing haha

Hey, @BeetleCast, can you make a video about Dynastes Satanas? Thanks

@beetlecast

2 ай бұрын

Hmm, as much as I like this beetle, there's unfortunately not enough research/info to warrant it's own video but.... I'll definitely make a video if I get one or, if my dream comes true and I could run this channel for a living, go hunting in Bolivia!

@BeetleMania167

2 ай бұрын

@@beetlecast bet

I once had one of these guys in my house luckily it was a female much smaller than the male and had no horn. At the time I didn't know what type of beetle it was I didn't even know that It could fly. Even knowing that it is smaller than the male, this was the biggest beetle that I've seen. Ended up picking it up and putting it outside. I watched it for a while til it flew away... At this point I'm like wtf that sounded like a helicopter. I live in ny and never thought i would see one of these guys. Must be one of New York's rare sightings like the walking stick or a praying mantis. I hope ill see a male Hercules beetle. They look so awesome

@beetlecast

8 ай бұрын

That's an awesome lucky find especially in New York!! Hope you come across the other rarities someday!

Can you make more of chalcosoma atlas🙏

@beetlecast

Жыл бұрын

I have something special planned for that beetle later this year!

@abgrayyansart2722

Жыл бұрын

Yay😁

beetles are incredibly based

Blue Hercules beetle is my favorite Dynastes type. They're like a hybrid of Hercules beetle on their horns and Grant White beetle on their wings LMAO. Well, I have a question. Is Dynastes Hercules Hercules was the Blue Hercules beetle's scientific name?

@beetlecast

Жыл бұрын

That's correct! But it's more popularly recognized in this species: Dynastes hercules lichyi. In Japan, it's dubbed ヘラクレスリッキーブルー and it's so rare to the point where some question it's existence. Most versions are exactly as you describe it but there's this one youtuber that somewhat recently bought one that's much closer to a light bluish grey. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYSfj9B_lZaol8o.html

Why is it so damn long?

Don't know why I like small dynasties 😅 (except tityus)

@beetlecast

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! You may really like the dynastes hercules reidi. They got really small horns and they look pretty stubby compared to other hercules.

There is more than 8 beetles tho

@beetlecast

8 ай бұрын

Yes definitely but within the genus of Dynastes, only 8 are officially recognized as distinct species. P.S You've got some awesome beetles, I subbed

@BeetleMania167

8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!!!@@beetlecast Plus I also subbed to you too

@BeetleMania167

3 ай бұрын

@@beetlecast thank you