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Golofa porteri (Hope, 1837). Sawtooth Rhino Beetle (Male) One of the 30 species of Golofa beetles, here seen in the Venezuelan Northern Coastal Mountain Range. Usually feeds on the soft parts of reed plants to which it is commonly associated. Caliper Beetle,Geotagged,Golofa porteri,Spring,Venezuela Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Golofa porteri (Hope, 1837). Sawtooth Rhino Beetle (Male)

One of the 30 species of Golofa beetles, here seen in the Venezuelan Northern Coastal Mountain Range. Usually feeds on the soft parts of reed plants to which it is commonly associated.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What a beautiful beast :) Posted 2 years ago
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      Sergio112358
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      Beastly indeed. Quite a sight to see in its natural environment. Thanks Ferdy Posted 2 years ago
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    Amazing! Posted 2 years ago
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    Sergio112358
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    It is! Thanks for adding it to Beetle Mania. Posted 2 years ago

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The Caliper Beetle

Golofa porteri is a scarab beetle in the Golofa genus.

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Uploaded Jun 15, 2023. Captured May 9, 2009 03:51 in G4VH+M4 Capital District, Venezuela.
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  • COOLPIX L20
  • f/3.1
  • 1/60s
  • ISO154
  • 6.72mm

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