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Green Beetle - Dynastes tityus
Copyright © 2008 Stacy B

Green Beetle - Dynastes tityus
Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama, USA
July 2, 2008
Size: 2 inches
I found this specimen in a parking lot, I could not grab the poor thing before someone freaked out and took his life unfortunately, it sucks because I wanted to see one alive, which I havnt. I have found 2 of them, One is twice the size of this one with a wing span of about 4 inches. But their markings are the same and have the the horns
Contributed by Stacy B on 2 July, 2008 - 10:59pm
Last updated 4 July, 2008 - 5:18pm

Dynastes tityus
Eastern Hercules Beetle

http://bugguide.net/node/view/2877

This would be a male.
… Jebus31, 2 July, 2008 - 11:22pm

According to
images here in the guide, it looks like an eastern hercules beetle. Check it out and see what you think.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 2 July, 2008 - 11:18pm

 
Thanx
Wow everyone has such a quick response thank you, That is exactly what he looks like, the larvae are awesome looking, do you know where they like to lay their eggs and hide?? I would love to see one alive!!! Thanks again
… Stacy B, 2 July, 2008 - 11:24pm

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