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Dynastes tityus
Finally a live one! This female Eastern Hercules Beetle found her way onto our back deck one night. She was the first live one I had found, even with so many in 2015. The females of this species have no horns but are still quite large in size (giant by beetle standards). Her color was a pale yellow with spots on the elytra. Underside is reddish brown. This species is reported to be the heaviest in North America!
Suburban yard.
Spotted on Jul 2, 2015
Submitted on Oct 9, 2017
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