Eastern Hercules Beetle
Dynastes tityus (Linnaeus, 1767)
Eastern Hercules Beetle: https://mail.marylandbiodiversity.org/species/6404
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496 Records

Status

MBP has records of adults from June 23 through September 21.

Description

Eastern Hercules Beetles are the heaviest of all North American beetles (BugGuide). The green coloration with black spots is distinctive. Males have two horns that are used to battle other males during mating season.

Where To Find

Often come into lights.

Relationships

Larvae are raised in the heartwood of hardwoods.

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