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Eastern Hercules Beetle

Dynastes tityus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Dynastes tityus, the eastern Hercules beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the Eastern United States. The adult's elytra are green, gray or tan, with black markings, and the whole animal, including the male's horns, may reach 60 mm (2. 4 in) in length.

Distribution

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