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Can anyone identify this GIANT beetle found in Austin, Texas

numnum Feb 17, 2005 12:56 PM

Can anyone help me identify this giant beatle I found in my backyard in Austin, Texas. It measures just over 2 1/4" long.

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StRams Feb 17, 2005 01:46 PM

That is Dynastes Tityus or the Eastern Hercules. They are cool beetles. If you want to keep him alive, just feed him bananas slices.

numnum Feb 17, 2005 01:50 PM

Thanks for the info. Unfortunetly, he is dead. I found him dead. I've never seen an alive here. I was just curious what it was. I had a suspision it was a "rino" beetle though.

spudlicious Feb 28, 2005 05:45 PM

If you don't want it I'll pay shipping if I can have it!!!

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