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NC Beetle - Strategus splendens
Copyright © 2007 Kevin M. Graffius

NC Beetle - Strategus splendens
Wilmington, NC, New Hanover County, NC County, North Carolina, USA
May 16, 2007
Size: just less than 1" long
This ground dweller in sandy soil has a rather tiny head, smooth & shiny back, and a small horn behind the head. Picture #2 of 2.

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Contributed by Kevin M. Graffius on 19 May, 2007 - 3:26pm
Last updated 19 May, 2007 - 5:47pm

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Sure looks like a female Strategus antaeus to me
… Daniel Sundberg, 24 January, 2023 - 4:31pm login or register to post comments

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SE coastal sp.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 19 May, 2007 - 5:50pm login or register to post comments

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