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Ox Beetle

Strategus aloeus

Description:

Dark reddish brown to black. Curved horn on head and 2 bladelike horns jutting forward from pronotum.

Habitat:

Woodlands.

Notes:

This was first spotting at new house. It was at night and attracted to porch light. ID: originally from Audubon Guides.

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CoastalJHawk
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CoastalJHawk

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Jul 18, 2012
Submitted on Jul 26, 2012

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