“Rhinoceros Beetle” explained in 4 pictures
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Young children understand what kind of insect a rhinoceros beetle is, what special features its body has, where it lives, and how it grows
💬 What kind of insect is a rhinoceros beetle?
A rhinoceros beetle is a kind of insect. Its body is hard and shiny. It has 6 legs.
🤔 How many legs does a rhinoceros beetle have?
💬 It has a big horn
A male rhinoceros beetle has a big horn. The horn is on top of its head. A female does not have a big horn.
🤔 Which rhinoceros beetle has a horn?
💬 It likes tree sap
Rhinoceros beetles like tree sap. They lick the tree sap with their mouths. On summer nights, you may find them near trees.
🤔 Do rhinoceros beetles move around more often in the daytime or at night?
💬 It grows big in the soil
A baby rhinoceros beetle is called a larva. The larva grows big in the soil. After a while, it becomes a cool adult beetle.