Rhinoceros beetles are a subfamily of the scarab beetle family. They are well known for their shape and large sizes. Another name for them is Dynastinae. The Rhinoceros Beetle is among the largest beetles in the world averaging at about 150mm, or 6 inches. The reason they get their name is the large horns in the front of their body used to fight. Males have these to fight other males for a mate.They also use the horn to dig. The size of a Rhinoceros Beetle’s horn is a good indicator of its physical health. They have been recorded to carry up to 850 times their own body weight. Although they sound intimidating, they can not hurt humans. They cannot bite nor sting so to humans, they are harmless. Rhinoceros Beetles have a very thick exoskeleton