Insect and Spider Identification: Monster Beetle from Arizona, 1 by JamesMurphy
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Subject: Monster Beetle from Arizona
Forum: Insect and Spider Identification
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JamesMurphy wrote: These beetles have been literally crash landing in my backyard for a few weeks, you can hear the thud they make on concrete across the yard. They're typically 3-5 inches long and apparently can't swim, that's how I got this guy. They're carapace is incredibly strong too - my 105 lb. girlfriend couldn't stomp one out with sandals on, he just kept going and going! |