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Prionus Beetle, maybe P. heroicus ? - Prionus heroicus

Prionus Beetle, maybe P. heroicus ? - Prionus heroicus
Skull Valley, (WSW of Prescott 10 miles), Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
June 27, 2007
Size: 45 to 50mm long

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seems reasonable
size alone, and from AZ

 
That is a MASSIVE beetle! I'm
That is a MASSIVE beetle! I'm so jealous!

 
Aaah! Yes, and this isn't even in TEXAS !
But, how to know which it is....I found no images in BGN of this one....or did I just not look in the right place? I also had a dead one earlier & submitted it for possible ID.

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