HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state has tried to stop the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle since its first detection ...

March fly larvae, which develop underground, are formidable predators. Equipped with venomous fangs, they actively hunt and subdue prey. Many beetle species visit flowers to feed on nectar and pollen, ...

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the ...

Crews are surveying the area around Kona airport after three adult coconut rhinoceros beetles were found in traps last week. One of the invasive beetles was found on March 3 at the airport, and two ...

(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025) Advocates for the eradication of invasive species like the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle bought live larva to their press conference at the Hawaii State Legislature on ...

Its distinctive pattern and color make it both beautiful and dangerous to encounter in the wild. Rhinoceros Beetle. Image via Depositphotos. Rhinoceros beetles are a group of scarab beetles known for ...

Beetle larvae, or grubs, are omnivorous and likely scavenge on meat as well as debris of plants. This means they have an important role in moving nutrients throughout the forest ecosystem to ...

They are the first coconut rhinoceros beetles found outside the Waikoloa area since larvae of the invasive beetle were found for the first time in October 2023 on the Big Island in Waikoloa.

The total number of adult beetles found on Hawaii Island is now seven, and this week’s discoveries are the first outside of ...

A pair of adult coconut rhinoceros beetles were found Monday ... also at the airport. Larvae of the invasive beetle were first detected on the Big Island in October 2023. Since then, four other ...