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Eastern Hercules Beetle, male

Dynastes tityus

Description:

Very large beetle. Mostly green and black.

Habitat:

Found on front of garage. Partial shade.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Hercules Beetle - male
Dynastes tityus Species Dynastes tityus - Eastern Hercules Beetle - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

I have never seen a live one in person. I would love to some day. What a great find! Glad I could help.

acarr301
acarr301 11 years ago

Thanks!! I've never seen it, and it's so big. Really thought it was neat!

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

This beetle also is commonly called Unicorn Beetle and Rhinoceros Beetle. They are very neat!

acarr301
Spotted by
acarr301

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on May 31, 2012
Submitted on May 31, 2012

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