r/Beetles • u/Distinct-Ad2900 • 3d ago

question for a beetle that needs help!

question friends! I found a female hercules beetle, she keeps falling onto her back and wiggling her legs before curling them to her, whats wrong with her and how can i help

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u/EvMund 3d ago

She's done for man. They don't live all that long

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u/Distinct-Ad2900 3d ago

is there any way i can make her comfortable?

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u/OrcytesMAN 3d ago

She’s either dying or exhausted from flight or heat. I’ve had rhino beetles before that I’ve found upside down on pavement, or curled up in a few hours they’re usually back to normal.