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Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Dynastes tityus

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2 Comments

Kadoka
Kadoka 11 years ago

They never bit me, but their legs are strong and the claws catch your skin a lot. Kinda hard to get them to let go sometimes.

Carol Snow Milne 2
Carol Snow Milne 2 11 years ago

I normally don't care for beetles much, but this one looks so special. Reminds me of Dim from Bug's Life. Do they bite? I have never seen one in person before. Awesome find!

Kadoka
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Kadoka

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jul 11, 2011
Submitted on Feb 11, 2013

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