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Dynastes hercules
This is a very large beetle which belongs to the Scarabaeidae family. Its size varies from 7 cm up to 15 cm long. It has two long horns, one raising from the cephalothorax and another one raising from the head. There are many color variations, going from almost completely black to bright yellow.
Amazon rainforest
Spotted on Jan 12, 2012
Submitted on Jan 12, 2012
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Buenazo!
Wonderful!