Phileurus truncatus

[Greatwun]

I dont find these too often. This one is quite small and no horns so its probably a female. Hopefully she will lay some eggs.

 

[hardshell]

you have some cool beetles

 

[Greatwun]

Thanks! Most I find by accident while in the process of looking for another species.

 

[Ryan Minard]

Phileurus valgus actually.

 

[Lucanus]

I'm with Ryan. Phileurus truncatus has two large horns sticking out of its head (even female has them) while P. valgus lacks these horns.

Hope the specimen in the picture is a mated female

I used to keep these guys and I enjoyed them (Unfortunately, I failed to breed the second generation because I gave most of them away to my friend and he failed to breed them

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[Greatwun]

You guys are right! I actually found some Phileurus truncatus the other day and they are very different as far as size and horns. Look at the topic above.