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Dynastes tityus larva? Tentative ID.<br /> <br /> I found several large Scarabaeid beetle larvae under a cooler in soil (beneath a loblolly pine tree) in a backyard habitat. There were multiple individuals ranging from ~5-9cm long. Gordon County, Georgia, US. January 13, 2019.<br /> <br /> ID help is much appreciated!<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72783/dynastes_tityus_larva.html" title="Dynastes tityus larva?"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/72783_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=AjkUVPoFA41UwPRdsf7wNgdBLQE%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Dynastes tityus larva? Tentative ID.<br /> <br /> I found several large Scarabaeid beetle larvae under a cooler in soil (beneath a loblolly pine tree) in a backyard habitat. There were multiple individuals ranging from ~5-9cm long. Gordon County, Georgia, US. January 13, 2019.<br /> <br /> ID help is much appreciated!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72782/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72784/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72785/dynastes_tityus_larva.html Coleoptera,Dynastes,Dynastes tityus,Geotagged,Hercules Beetle,Scarab,Scarab beetle,Scarabaeidae,United States,Winter,beetle,beetle larva,beetle larvae,beetles,insect,insecta,insects,larva,larvae" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72784/dynastes_tityus_larva.html" title="Dynastes tityus larva?"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/72784_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=VWBWRwgiV7Ym8xrJPUKWzyswM%2F4%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Dynastes tityus larva? Tentative ID.<br /> <br /> I found several large Scarabaeid beetle larvae under a cooler in soil (beneath a loblolly pine tree) in a backyard habitat. There were multiple individuals ranging from ~5-9cm long. Gordon County, Georgia, US. January 13, 2019.<br /> <br /> ID help is much appreciated!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72782/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72783/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72785/dynastes_tityus_larva.html Coleoptera,Dynastes,Dynastes tityus,Geotagged,Hercules Beetle,Scarab,Scarab beetle,Scarabaeidae,United States,Winter,beetle,beetle larva,beetle larvae,beetles,insect,insecta,insects,larva,larvae" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72785/dynastes_tityus_larva.html" title="Dynastes tityus larva?"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/72785_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=lDj478E7PW6V6upTba4%2FkStBRvY%3D" width="104" height="152" alt="Dynastes tityus larva? Tentative ID.<br /> <br /> I found several large Scarabaeid beetle larvae under a cooler in soil (beneath a loblolly pine tree) in a backyard habitat. There were multiple individuals ranging from ~5-9cm long. Gordon County, Georgia, US. January 13, 2019.<br /> <br /> ID help is much appreciated!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72782/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72784/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72783/dynastes_tityus_larva.html Coleoptera,Dynastes,Dynastes tityus,Geotagged,Hercules Beetle,Scarab,Scarab beetle,Scarabaeidae,United States,Winter,beetle,beetle larva,beetle larvae,beetles,insect,insecta,insects,larva,larvae" /></a></figure> Coleoptera,Dynastes,Dynastes tityus,Geotagged,Hercules Beetle,Scarab,Scarab beetle,Scarabaeidae,United States,Winter,beetle,beetle larva,beetle larvae,beetles,insect,insecta,insects,larva,larvae Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Dynastes tityus larva?

Tentative ID.

I found several large Scarabaeid beetle larvae under a cooler in soil (beneath a loblolly pine tree) in a backyard habitat. There were multiple individuals ranging from ~5-9cm long. Gordon County, Georgia, US. January 13, 2019.

ID help is much appreciated!

Dynastes tityus larva? Tentative ID.<br /> <br /> I found several large Scarabaeid beetle larvae under a cooler in soil (beneath a loblolly pine tree) in a backyard habitat. There were multiple individuals ranging from ~5-9cm long. Gordon County, Georgia, US. January 13, 2019.<br /> <br /> ID help is much appreciated!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72782/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72784/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72785/dynastes_tityus_larva.html Coleoptera,Dynastes,Dynastes tityus,Geotagged,Hercules Beetle,Scarab,Scarab beetle,Scarabaeidae,United States,Winter,beetle,beetle larva,beetle larvae,beetles,insect,insecta,insects,larva,larvae

Dynastes tityus larva? Tentative ID.<br /> <br /> I found several large Scarabaeid beetle larvae under a cooler in soil (beneath a loblolly pine tree) in a backyard habitat. There were multiple individuals ranging from ~5-9cm long. Gordon County, Georgia, US. January 13, 2019.<br /> <br /> ID help is much appreciated!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72782/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72783/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72785/dynastes_tityus_larva.html Coleoptera,Dynastes,Dynastes tityus,Geotagged,Hercules Beetle,Scarab,Scarab beetle,Scarabaeidae,United States,Winter,beetle,beetle larva,beetle larvae,beetles,insect,insecta,insects,larva,larvae

Dynastes tityus larva? Tentative ID.<br /> <br /> I found several large Scarabaeid beetle larvae under a cooler in soil (beneath a loblolly pine tree) in a backyard habitat. There were multiple individuals ranging from ~5-9cm long. Gordon County, Georgia, US. January 13, 2019.<br /> <br /> ID help is much appreciated!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72782/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72784/dynastes_tityus_larva.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72783/dynastes_tityus_larva.html Coleoptera,Dynastes,Dynastes tityus,Geotagged,Hercules Beetle,Scarab,Scarab beetle,Scarabaeidae,United States,Winter,beetle,beetle larva,beetle larvae,beetles,insect,insecta,insects,larva,larvae

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The Eastern Hercules beetle

''Dynastes tityus'', the ''eastern Hercules beetle'', is a species of rhinoceros beetle that lives in the Eastern United States. The adult's elytra are green, gray or tan, with black markings, and the whole animal, including the male's horns, may reach 60 mm in length. The grubs feed on decaying wood from various trees.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jan 18, 2019. Captured Jan 13, 2019 11:03 in 110 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.5
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
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