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Atlas Beetle

Chalcosoma atlas

Description:

Can reach a length of about 25–60 millimetres (0.98–2.4 in) in the females. As common in some Scarabaeidae , the males are larger than the females, reaching a length of about 60–130 millimetres (2.4–5.1 in). The males have specialised horns on the head and thorax that use to fight with each other to gain mating rights with females

Habitat:

This species can be found in southern Asia, especially indonesia.

Notes:

Spotted at the "Jungle World" exhibit of the Bronx Zoo.

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RiverValleyRunner
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RiverValleyRunner

New York, USA

Spotted on Jun 18, 2012
Submitted on Jun 19, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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