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Eastern Hercules beetle

Dynastes tityus

Photo by Brian38
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34.4611, -93.0522

Field Notes

Description:

The adult's elytra are green, gray, or tan with black mottling. This is a female which lacks the horns that males have. Dynastes tityus is one of the longest and heaviest beetles in the United States.

Habitat:

Attracted to lights in my backyard. Deciduous forest nearby.

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