Critters of the Week

Critters of the Week

A wild critter we spotted in the RVA area and a critter up for adoption by SPCA or RACC.

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Male Eastern Hercules Beetle – Image Wikipedia

Where Spotted: Forest Hill Park
Common Name: Eastern Hercules beetle
Scientific Name:Dynastes tityus
Average Length: Males including the horn 1.6–2.4 in long

Quick Facts

  • The pattern of spots is unique to each individual.
  • The size of the horn reflects the availability of food when the beetle was growing.
  • The Hercules beetle was featured on a stamp issued by the United States Postal Service in October 1999.
  • Mating can last up to 50 minutes.
  • The adults’ diet is not well known, but they have been observed lapping up the sap of ash trees.

Have a picture of a wild critter? Send it to richard@rvahub.com and it might end up as a Critter of the Week.

Early Girl at RACC

Primary Color: Brown Tabby
Weight: 6.6
Age: 1yrs 0mths 4wks
Pet ID: 83098

Adopt Early Girl at RACC

Learn more about their Adoption Process or how to Foster A Pet.

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