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Horned Passalus

Passalus sp.

Photo by LeonardoMB
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Field Notes

Habitat:

I found this specimen in loam, in the militar barracks of my city, on a region of transition between the Cerrado and Atlantic Florest.

Notes:

When I touch it, starts to make a wheezing/noise

Reference Links:

Passalidae, Passalus sp - focus stacking | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LeonardoMB
Yeah, I check and agree with "Passalus sp.", "bayucca". I found 13 species of this genus. When I have more time, I'll check to try discover the exactly specie. Thank "bayucca".
bayucca
Passalidae, Bess Beetle. Might be a Passalus sp.? http://www.cpukforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18831 http://www.myrmecos.net/2009/09/18/friday-beetle-blogging-the-horned-passalus/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxwel_rocha/9389256644/

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