Phileurus truncatus (Triceratops Beetle)

[Ryan Minard]

About 40mm long. beautiful specimen. Found in Greenvile, SC in the fall of 2010.

 

[Peter Clausen]

Such a great US species! They are so widespread, but so seldom seen. Have you ever found a female? It seems like males are more commonly collected (out wandering for females, perhaps?).

 

[Ryan Minard]

Ive only seen 2. both males.

 

[Dynastes]

Are you sure? Females have horns. The only difference is the shape of the end of the horn.

 

[Lucanus]

I wish I can find a live specimen next year.

 

[Ryan Minard]

I wish I can find a live specimen next year.

Don't we all? I'm dying to get some of these but I have no luck with Dynastid searches!