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picture info	Dynastes ''Dynastes'' is a genus of large beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. They occur in the Nearctic realm and in the Neotropical realm, from the United States to Brazil; ''Dynastes hercules'' at UFL four North American species (including Mexico ), three with distributions extending from Central America either north or south, and two species endemic to South America. Description Males of ''Dynastes'' bear two long horns, one on the head, and the other on the pronotum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Hercules Beetle (Dynastes Hercules) - 24 July 2010 The Hercules beetle (''Dynastes hercules'') is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the rainforests of Central America, South America, and the Lesser Antilles. It is the longest extant species of beetle in the world, and is also one of the largest flying insects in the world. Etymology ''Dynastes hercules'' is known for its tremendous strength and is named after Hercules, a hero of classical mythology who is famed for his great strength. Taxonomy ''D. hercules'' has a complex taxonomic history and has been known by several synonyms. It is in the subfamily Dynastinae (rhinoceros beetles) in the larger family Scarabaeidae (commonly known as scarab beetles). Not counting subspecies of ''D. hercules'', seven other species are recognized in the genus ''Dynastes''. Subspecies Several subspecies of ''D. hercules'' have been named, though still some uncertainty exists as to the validity of the named taxa.Huang, J., Knowles, L. The species versus subspecies conundrum: quantitative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes Hercules The Hercules beetle (''Dynastes hercules'') is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the rainforests of Central America, South America, and the Lesser Antilles. It is the longest extant species of beetle in the world, and is also one of the largest flying insects in the world. Etymology ''Dynastes hercules'' is known for its tremendous strength and is named after Hercules, a hero of classical mythology who is famed for his great strength. Taxonomy ''D. hercules'' has a complex taxonomic history and has been known by several synonyms. It is in the subfamily Dynastinae (rhinoceros beetles) in the larger family Scarabaeidae (commonly known as scarab beetles). Not counting subspecies of ''D. hercules'', seven other species are recognized in the genus ''Dynastes''. Subspecies Several subspecies of ''D. hercules'' have been named, though still some uncertainty exists as to the validity of the named taxa.Huang, J., Knowles, L. The species versus subspecies conundrum: quantitative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes Hercules (Cahuita) The Hercules beetle (''Dynastes hercules'') is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the rainforests of Central America, South America, and the Lesser Antilles. It is the longest extant species of beetle in the world, and is also one of the largest flying insects in the world. Etymology ''Dynastes hercules'' is known for its tremendous strength and is named after Hercules, a hero of classical mythology who is famed for his great strength. Taxonomy ''D. hercules'' has a complex taxonomic history and has been known by several synonyms. It is in the subfamily Dynastinae (rhinoceros beetles) in the larger family Scarabaeidae (commonly known as scarab beetles). Not counting subspecies of ''D. hercules'', seven other species are recognized in the genus ''Dynastes''. Subspecies Several subspecies of ''D. hercules'' have been named, though still some uncertainty exists as to the validity of the named taxa.Huang, J., Knowles, L. The species versus subspecies conundrum: quantitative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes Neptunus 004 ''Dynastes'' is a genus of large beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. They occur in the Nearctic realm and in the Neotropical realm, from the United States to Brazil; ''Dynastes hercules'' at UFL four North American species (including Mexico ), three with distributions extending from Central America either north or south, and two species endemic to South America. Description Males of ''Dynastes'' bear two long horns, one on the head, and the other on the pronotu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes Hercules Ecuatorianus MHNT ''Dynastes'' is a genus of large beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. They occur in the Nearctic realm and in the Neotropical realm, from the United States to Brazil; ''Dynastes hercules'' at UFL four North American species (including Mexico), three with distributions extending from Central America either north or south, and two species endemic to South America. Description Males of ''Dynastes'' bear two long horns, one on the head, and the other on the pronotum, forming a "plier"; the pronotal horn has reddish setae on its underside. This pronotal horn is absent in fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes ''Dynastes'' is a genus of large beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. They occur in the Nearctic realm and in the Neotropical realm, from the United States to Brazil; ''Dynastes hercules'' at UFL four North American species (including Mexico ), three with distributions extending from Central America either north or south, and two species endemic to South America. Description Males of ''Dynastes'' bear two long horns, one on the head, and the other on the pronotum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes Maya ''Dynastes'' is a genus of large beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. They occur in the Nearctic realm and in the Neotropical realm, from the United States to Brazil; ''Dynastes hercules'' at UFL four North American species (including Mexico), three with distributions extending from Central America either north or south, and two species endemic to South America. Description Males of ''Dynastes'' bear two long horns, one on the head, and the other on the pronotum, forming a "plier"; the pronotal horn has reddish setae on its underside. This pronotal horn is absent in fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes Neptunus F Mounted ''Dynastes'' is a genus of large beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. They occur in the Nearctic realm and in the Neotropical realm, from the United States to Brazil; ''Dynastes hercules'' at UFL four North American species (including Mexico ), three with distributions extending from Central America either north or south, and two species endemic to South America. Description Males of ''Dynastes'' bear two long horns, one on the head, and the other on the pronot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes Neptunus ''Dynastes'' is a genus of large beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. They occur in the Nearctic realm and in the Neotropical realm, from the United States to Brazil; ''Dynastes hercules'' at UFL four North American species (including Mexico), three with distributions extending from Central America either north or south, and two species endemic to South America. Description Males of ''Dynastes'' bear two long horns, one on the head, and the other on the pronotum, forming a "plier"; the pronotal horn has reddish setae on its underside. This pronotal horn is absent in fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes Satanas Mâle GLAM Muséum Lille 2016 ''Dynastes'' is a genus of large beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. They occur in the Nearctic realm and in the Neotropical realm, from the United States to Brazil; ''Dynastes hercules'' at UFL four North American species (including Mexico ), three with distributions extending from Central America either north or south, and two species endemic to South America. Description Males of ''Dynastes'' bear two long horns, one on the head, and the other on the pronot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dynastes Grantii The western Hercules beetle (''Dynastes grantii'', often misspelled as "''granti''") is a species of rhinoceros beetle that lives in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and parts of northern Mexico. This species is known for its grayish-white elytra, large size, and characteristic horn of the adult males. Description Adult body sizes of both sexes vary from 35 to 60mm (apex of elytra to apex of thoracic horn), with captive-reared individuals reaching up to 80mm. Coloration of the elytra varies from white to grayish-white, often with irregular black spots of various size and number. At high humidity levels, the elytra may appear black. ''Dynastes grantii'' is sexually dimorphic, with the females lacking the characteristic horns of the male. Life Cycle Like other Hercules beetle species, ''Dynastes grantii'' undergoes a six-stage life cycle from egg to adult, with three larval instars and a single pupal stage. The time from egg to pupal eclosion is estimated to take approximately two y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dynastes Hyllus ''Dynastes hyllus'' is a large scarab beetle species that ranges from Mexico to Guatemala. Its larvae have been found to associate with the logs of ''Persea americana''. Taxonomy There were two subspecies recognized, ''D. hyllus hyllus'' and ''D. hyllus moroni'', but subsequent genetic analyses clearly indicate that they are unrelated to one another; ''D. hyllus hyllus'' is sister to ''Dynastes grantii'', while '' D. hyllus moroni'' is sister to ''Dynastes maya ''Dynastes'' is a genus of large beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. They occur in the Nearctic realm and in the Neotropical realm, from the United States to Brazil; [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]