Hercules beetle

insect
Also known as: Dynastes hercules

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  • Rhinoceros beetle (Strategus).
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    Some species, such as the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules), can grow to more than 18 cm (7 inches) long, of which 10 cm (4 inches) may be horn. The Hercules beetle and rhinoceros beetle (D. neptunus) are spectacular, resembling an enormous pair of pincers. Found in American tropical forests, these…

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