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Rhinoceros Beetle

Golofa eacus

Photo by Art4
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Field Notes

Description:

Uncovered during community garden building. Located in farm lands near Agato, Equador

Habitat:

Mountain Farm Lands

Notes:

Uncovered Beetle and possibly related larvae during digging of soil
Picture use permission given by:
Beetle: Jaafar H. Salaam
Larvae: Rossie Mayhew

Reference Links:

Golofa eacus - Overview

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Art4
Estimated length of the beetle to be about 10cm (4 inches). BIG!
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2017

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