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πŸͺ² Beetles

Amazonian Giant Centipede-Mimicking Beetle

Phileurus didymus

About

A robust dark brown rhinoceros beetle with two horn-like projections on its head. It breeds in decaying palm trunks and stumps. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights. Despite its intimidating appearance, it is harmless to humans.

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Did You Know?

Its paired head horns are shorter in proportion to the body than most rhinoceros beetles, suggesting they are used more for digging than for combat.