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Xyloryctes jamaicensis
Giant beetle arrive at home last night really big about 6 cm long incredible strong clime the wall all the way to the light entrance. I think in a June beetle but i´m not sure they can grow this big????
Found from Florida , Mexico , Central America to Brazil.
Spotted on Apr 22, 2012
Submitted on Apr 22, 2012
7 Comments
Thanks again Corduneanu!
I agree this is a Rhino Beetle
Thanks Corduneanu!
To me it looks like a female rhino beetle (Xyloryctes jamaicensis)
Thanks Jannette!
Thanks Dan i agree i just never seen one this big!
Cool! June beetles can get pretty big, I wouldn't be surprised if this was one.
Nice one :)