Friday, September 28, 2012

Hercules Beetle

The Hercules beetle, Dynastes hercules, is the most famous and largest of the rhinoceros beetles. It is native to the rainforests of Central America, South America, and the Lesser Antilles. The Hercules beetle is said to be the strongest creature on earth for its size, able to carry 850 times its own body weight. The following image was taken in Santa Fe, Veraguas, Panama.
Hercules Beetle

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