Rhino Beetle Animal Pictures

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Cockroach vs. Beetle - Rhinoceros Beetle
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Their thick outer wings or elytra cover membranous wings, which they use for flying. However, due to their massive size, they're not very efficient flyers. 

Strategus aloeus, the ox beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle, Carara National Park - Tarcoles, Wildlife in Costa Rica.

Ox Beetle
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Strategus aloeus, the ox beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle.

The Five-horned rhinoceros beetle (Eupatorus graciliconis) known as Hercules beetles , Unicorn or Horn beetles , in tropical forest.

The Five-horned rhinoceros beetle (Eupatorus graciliconis) known as Hercules beetles , Unicorn or Horn beetles , in tropical forest.
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The Five-horned rhinoceros beetle (Eupatorus graciliconis) known as Hercules beetles , Unicorn or Horn beetles , in tropical forest.

Dynastinae or rhinoceros beetles (Allomyrina dithotomus) on tree

rhinoceros beetle on a bright green leaf
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When competing to win over a female, male rhinoceros beetles use their horn to fight against each other.

The Life Cycle of a Beetle - pupa
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The pupa of coconut rhinoceros beetle in the ground. The pupa is the third stage in the life cycle of a beetle.