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Beetle? - Strategus
Copyright © 2009 Justin

Beetle? - Strategus
Ocean Springs, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA
October 13, 2009
Size: 1 1/2" about
He is a strong beetle lol

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Contributed by Justin on 14 October, 2009 - 12:33am
Last updated 14 October, 2009 - 1:39pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Andrew Williams, 14 October, 2009 - 1:39pm login or register to post comments

 
first Oct record for MS
..
… Andrew Williams, 14 October, 2009 - 1:39pm login or register to post comments

Male ox beetle
This is a male "ox beetle" in the genus Strategus. Females lack horns but are just as large.
… Eric R. Eaton, 14 October, 2009 - 7:55am login or register to post comments

 
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Sweet thanks
… Justin, 14 October, 2009 - 12:42pm login or register to post comments

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