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Xylotrupes gideon philippinensis
The Siamese rhinoceros beetle or fighting beetle, Xylotrupes gideon, is a species of large scarab beetle belonging to the subfamily Dynastinae. It is particularly known for its role in insect fighting in Thailand, but is found across much of Southeast Asia including the Philippines. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylotrupes_...
Rural area.
These beetles are used for staging beetle fights, a traditional entertainment popular in the northern region of Thailand. They are captured and trained by their owners to become stronger and more aggressive.
Spotted on Sep 11, 2013
Submitted on Sep 11, 2013
28 Comments (1–25)
congratulations!
Congratulations !!
Fantastic! Congratulations!
Congrats Leanna! Very unique spotting. Thanks for sharing. :)
Congratulations again Leana! You're on a roll, don't stop!! :)
Thanks everyone for the congratulatory remarks, kind words and faves... What gratifies me the most more than any SOTD is the wonderful Project Noah community! Wonderful people and great friends! Love you all! ♥
..sorry - echidna puggle... http://i.imgur.com/arUaW.jpg
Brilliant spotting. Looks a bit like a puggle. Congratulations.
Gorgeous spotting but he's not lookin' too hot :p Congrats!
Congratulations Leana! Great spot!
Congratulations !
Congratulations!
Interesting find! Congrats on the SOTD!
Congratulations Leana!
Congrats!!
Congrats on spotting of the day! Very nice find.
Congrats Leana, your curious looking Siamese rhinoceros beetle pupa is spotting of the day!
Adults can grow to up to 6 cm long and are used for insect fighting in Thailand.
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Nice! Thanks for sharing!
Wow !!! Amazing spotting ! :)
Great find!
Thank you KarenL! It wriggles when it's touched ;)
Awesome pupa Leana!
Thanks Cammie! :)
Fantastic!
Thanks Jopy! :)