the hercules beetle is one of the biggest beetles in the world, behind the goliath beetles. Hercules beetles can be found in southern mexico, bolivia, brazil, peru, ecuador, columbia, and parts of chile. Adult hercules beetles feed on sap and fruits, while the larvae feed on decaying wood. Hercules beetles are commonly bred by people and live 3 - 6 months while captive, but live 2 years in the wild.