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Beetle Larvaes

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Field Notes

Habitat:

I found a underground group under a dry trunk, in a mountainous region of transition between the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado.

Notes:

-"Rhinoceros Beetle" larvae (Subfamily "Dynastinae")-

Reference Links:

Dynastinae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
LeonardoMB
I'm thinking that's a "Coelosis biloba". But, first, I need check if this species occur in my region...
LeonardoMB
Uh! Very thanks "Gerardo Aizpuru"! ;)
Gerardo Aizpuru
Great spot this maybe a rhinoceros beetle larvae http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynastinae

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2013

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