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Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 325 No. 325 |

European Rhinoceros Beetle
European Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) – species of family “Scarabs“

The European rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) is a large flying beetle belonging to the subfamily Dynastinae.

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This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „In my web“ I am Natalie, the cucumber green spider, and I live hidden in the coniferous forest. I hope that people will recognize the art of my webs and my true beauty.

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„European Rhinoceros Beetle“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily