Dasygnathus sp. (genus)

Rhinoceros beetle at Charleys Forest, NSW

Dasygnathus sp. (genus) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 25 Jan 2023
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 25 Jan 2023
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 25 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Dasygnathus sp. (genus) 26 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 26 Jan 2023 arjay

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This was one very noisy (and possibly frustrated) beetle. Pretty gorgeous also.

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   26 Jan 2023
A female- the sound is made by her rubbing her abdomen against her wing covers

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 25 Jan 2023 09:16 PM Recorded on
  • arjay Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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