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Hercules beetle

Dynastes hercules

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Description:

This is a very large beetle which belongs to the Scarabaeidae family. Its size varies from 7 cm up to 15 cm long. It has two long horns, one raising from the cephalothorax and another one raising from the head. There are many color variations, going from almost completely black to bright yellow.

Habitat:

Amazon rainforest

Reference Links:

EOL: Dynastes hercules

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PublishedJanuary 12, 2012

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