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Rhinoceros Beetle (Female)

Dynastes tityus

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Rhinoceros Beetles | National Wildlife Federation

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Comments (2)
LennyWorthington
Looks like Xylotrupes gideon. What size.? Next time have a look at the abdomen, it should be irregularly punctured.
MartinL
This looks to me like a female rhino beetle (scarabidae) and one of several possible species. Only the males have horns and it is easier to identify them.
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PublishedMay 31, 2014

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