LIHUE, Hawaii (KHON2) — A Kauai councilmember is sounding the alarm on the coconut rhinoceros beetle, calling it an an “all hands on deck” emergency. She says the destructive beetle has been ...

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). These beetles are wreaking havoc on ...

KANEOHE, Hawaii (KHON) — Since 2013, coconut rhinoceros beetles have been attacking palm trees in Hawaii. Residents took the fight against the invasive bugs into their own hands on Saturday.

HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - A Hawaiian man said he found 50 coconut rhinoceros beetle larvae inside a bag of Miracle-Gro garden soil. Coconut rhinoceros beetles are invasive to Hawaii and several ...

Along with the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules), they’re members of the subfamily of rhinoceros beetles. With their impressive horns, they’re coveted by bug lovers, especially in Japan.

Researchers are trying to find out why the coconut rhinoceros beetle, an invasive species which is lethal to Guam’s coconut palm trees, is resistant to a virus that has been used to control and ...