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Spotted beetle - Dynastes tityus - female
Copyright © 2008 geradio

Spotted beetle - Dynastes tityus - Female
Sandy Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
July 19, 2008
Size: about 2"
We live in an old house, formerly a log cabin, built about 1800. We found this beetle on the stairs, leading to the attic, on its back. There is a quarter next to it to give you an idea of its size.

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Spotted beetle - Dynastes tityus - female Spotted beetle - Dynastes tityus - female
Contributed by geradio on 20 July, 2008 - 8:46am
Last updated 12 May, 2009 - 4:29pm

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… Jebus31, 20 July, 2008 - 9:30am

 
Are they attracted to shiny coins?
:-)
… Ron Hemberger, 20 July, 2008 - 10:09am

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