Introduction to Rhinoceros Beetle
Rhinoceros beetles belong to the scarab beetle family and are also known as "kabuto beetles." They typically live in low to mid-altitude mountainous areas. The life cycle of a rhinoceros beetle includes egg, larva, pupa, eclose, and adult stages. Male adults have horns, while females do not. Adult rhinoceros beetles primarily feed on tree sap, especially from the wax tree, or fruit juices.
Dingzhuang Community - Rhinoceros Beetle Conservation
The Dingzhuang Community in Dingzhuang Village, Chiayi City, transformed an old Taiwan Sugar Corporation railway into a bicycle path over ten years ago, led by the village chief and community team. Community volunteers have conserved water sources and the environment, planted wax trees, and successfully conserved rhinoceros beetles. Eleven years ago, their conservation efforts bore fruit, and now there are about 1,000 rhinoceros beetles inhabiting the area.
The observation period for rhinoceros beetles is from May to July, with early June being the best time. Rhinoceros beetles can be seen everywhere on wax trees, attracting many visitors. The Chiayi City Government also holds the "Explore Rhinoceros Beetle Season" event, inviting local shops and specialty stores to participate. There are also DIY environmental protection activities for both children and adults. Through participating in the "Explore Rhinoceros Beetle Season" event, people can learn about the importance of ecological conservation and observe the successfully conserved rhinoceros beetle ecology. In daily life, people can choose products with carbon footprint labels to select products with lower environmental impact and join energy-saving and carbon-reduction actions. Let's respond to environmental protection in our daily lives and make Chiayi's environment better together!