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Eastern Hercules Beetle

Dynastes tityus

Description:

The Eastern Hercules Beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle that lives in the Eastern United States. The adult's elytra are green, gray or tan, with black markings, and the whole animal, including the male's horns, may reach 60 mm (2.4 in) in length. Adults of both sexes are 20–27 millimeters (0.8–1.1 in) wide, and males are 40–60 millimeters (1.6–2.4 in) long, including a long horn (the pronotal horn) which projects forwards from the thorax of the male; a second horn (the clypeal horn) projects upwards from the head

Notes:

The horns are used in battles between rival males competing for a mate;[4] the size of the horn reflects the availability of food when the beetle was growing. Despite the size of the horns, Dynastes tityus is harmless to humans.

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Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

Stunning Lisa!

LisaPowers
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LisaPowers

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jun 19, 2012
Submitted on Jun 20, 2012

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