Dynastes Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I found a pair of these last year miles apart. This is the male. The female is completely black and has normal antennae. Both have good sized mandibles and were around 20mm. I haven't searched much for identification information but I've never seen this beetle before ever. Anybody familiar with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanus Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 They are Cicada parasite (Genus Sandalus). Really interesting species Larvae feed on Cicada nymphs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regiarbol Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 That sure is an interesting catch! The body resembles a Cerambycid, but the antennae look like those of the Polyphylla sp. but it's an entirely different group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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