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πŸͺ² Beetles

Hydnus Prionine

Dorysthenes hydrophilus

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A large dark brown prionine beetle found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. Its larvae develop in the roots of large trees in moist forest habitats. Adults are powerful nocturnal fliers attracted to light.

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Despite its large size, this species is rarely collected because of its preference for deep forest habitats far from roads.