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Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle

Xylotrupes gideon

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Males can grow to between 4–6 cm long and are dark red, dark brown, or black in coloration. When disturbed they make a hissing noise.

Notes:

I am posting this spotting on behalf of Matthew Young. It was spotted in Surumuran, Papua New Guinea.

Thanks to LennyWorthington and Kim Decena for the ID!

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Xylotrupes gideon

Species ID Suggestions

Rhinocerus Beetle

Xylotrupes gideon
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