The Toymany Hercules Beetle features realistic sculpting, textured detail, and durable PVC construction for display or educational play.
The Toymany Hercules Beetle measures: 4.6” L x 2.25” W x 0.91” H
The Toymany Hercules Beetle accurately captures the distinctive features of one of the world’s largest rhinoceros beetles. The sculpt highlights the elongated upper horn and curved lower horn characteristic of the male Dynastes hercules. Surface texturing reflects the segmented exoskeleton, wing covers, and articulated legs, while the painted finish emphasizes natural color contrast between the body and horn structure. The proportions are balanced, giving the model a lifelike stance suitable for display.
Constructed from durable PVC, the figure is solid and stable, making it appropriate for both hands-on educational use and insect collections. The detailing supports classroom discussions about beetle anatomy and rainforest species without exaggeration or cartoon styling. It works equally well as a standalone specimen or as part of a broader insect series.
Hercules beetles (Dynastes hercules) are among the largest flying insects in the world. Males are known for their impressive horn structure: a long upper horn extending from the thorax and a shorter lower horn from the head. These horns are used in combat with other males, primarily to compete for access to females. Males can reach lengths of about 7 inches (including horns), though body length without horns is much shorter. Females lack the long horns and have a more robust, textured exoskeleton.
Hercules beetles are native to Central and South American rainforests and parts of the Caribbean. Their elytra (wing covers) can change color depending on humidity, shifting from greenish or yellowish tones to darker shades. Adults feed on fallen fruit and tree sap, while larvae develop in decaying wood, where they can grow to substantial size before pupating. Their life cycle typically spans one to two years, depending on environmental conditions..
Part of the Insect Line by Toymany.
Suitable for Ages 3 and Up.
Hand Painted. Made of durable synthetic material.
Product Code: TML-00427
Model Number: Toymany #427
Brand: Toymany
3+ Years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
