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Dynatinae Beetle - Xyloryctes jamaicensis
Copyright © 2010 Scott Nelson

Dynatinae Beetle - Xyloryctes jamaicensis
SE of Highlands, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA
July 6, 2010
Size: 29 mm
This has to be a Dynastid beetle, but the exact species I can't find on BG. Each time a picture looks correct, this beetle is larger than that one. Any help would be appreciated.

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Contributed by Scott Nelson on 8 August, 2010 - 11:16am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Blaine Mathison, 8 August, 2010 - 11:36am

Xyloryctes jamaicensis
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… Michael C. Thomas, 8 August, 2010 - 11:31am

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