Unicorn beetle
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| Dynastes tityus Linnaeus, 1766 |
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The unicorn beetle, Dynastes tityus, is a species of rhinoceros beetle. This beetle is distinguished by horns on its head and thorax. The name "unicorn beetle" has also been applied to the Hercules beetle, which is in the same genus.
It is one of the two species of rhinoceros beetles found in the south of the United States.
[edit] External links
- Wesley H. Fisher & Jason Spaar (2000). Dynastes tityus. Clemson University.
- Darryl Searcy (2004-06-25). Unicorn beetle. Jefferson David Community College.
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