Giant rhinoceros beetle

A giant rhinoceros beetle was an uncommon type of giant beetle which dwelt in jungles.

Description
Giant rhinoceros beetles were the largest type of giant beetle, at around 12' (3.7 m) tall. They had a single giant horn which extended to 6' (1.8 m) long.

Behavior
Such giant beetles roamed forests for vegetables and fruit, and crushed anything which stood in their way.

Ecology
The shells of giant rhinoceros beetles were usually iridescent or brightly colored. These shells were often used by clerics of specific pantheons to decorate their temples.

Combat
They used their large mandibles and single large horns in combat to damage any opponents that got near to them.

Appearances

 * Video games
 * Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear
 * Icewind Dale
 * Icewind Dale: Trials of the Luremaster