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dynastinae

  1. Xyloryctes thestalus- Western Rhinoceros Beetle (female)

    Xyloryctes thestalus- Western Rhinoceros Beetle (female)

    females thestalus can be easily distinguished from the similar sized and shaped Strategus cessus
    • MBullock
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    • beetle dynastinae rhinoceros scarabidae western
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    • Album: Monsoon2026
  2. Xyloryctes thestalus - Western rhinoceros beetle

    Xyloryctes thestalus - Western rhinoceros beetle

    Strongly assosciated with Ash trees, range extends as far south as guatamala.
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    • beetle dynastinae rhinoceros scarabidae xyloryctes
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    • Album: Monsoon2026
  3. Strategus aloeus- Ox Beetle

    Strategus aloeus- Ox Beetle

    A large major male with huge horns. Very impressive.
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    • dynastinae ox beetle rhinoceros beetle scarabidae strategus aloeus
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  4. Strategus aloeus- Ox Beetle

    Strategus aloeus- Ox Beetle

    Female. A large rhinocerous beetle that often targets lawns with a dense layer of thatch. Not known to be a pest, though larvae can sometimes attack roots if suitably-decomposed material is scarce.
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    • dynastinae ox beetle rhinoceros beetle scarabidae strategus aloeus
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  5. Megasoma sleeperi major male

    Megasoma sleeperi major male

    Sleeper's elephant beetle- the largest rhinoceros beetle species in california, found in the deserts of california, larvae live in decomposing yucca or paloverde wood. this male was a particularly large specimen
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    • dynastinae megasoma scarab sleeperi
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    • Album: Hexapoda
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