Hawaii is known for its increased population of beetles belonging to the scarab family. One of the invasive pests here is the coconut rhinoceros beetle, detected in 2013, December primarily attacking coconut palms, causing immense damage. Another rhinoceros beetle species is the African rhinoceros beetle, known for heavy infestation.
The beetles of the longhorn family are also no less in damaging plants; the Queensland Longhorn Beetle introduced here about a decade ago being high on the list. Among other pests, the grain beetle species like rice weevils, cigarette beetles, and so mostly imported through shipments, also dwell here primarily found in cereals and other foodstuffs.
Largest Beetles: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, African Rhinoceros Beetle
Smallest Beetles: Coffee Borer Beetle,Rice Weevil Beetle, Drugstore Beetle
Most Common Beetles: Coconut RhinocerosBeetle, Queensland Longhorn Beetle, Chinese Rose Beetle
Here is the list of beetles found in Hawaii arranged in order of the family they belong to.
