A horned male will guard the entrance to a tunnel housing a female and fight off intruders. Oh. Beetles use their horns to grab other beetles, lift them in the air, and even throw them off trees. I’m with Arkenaten on the Eudicella ID. Stag beetle on a hand. Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more. The longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae; also known as long-horned or longicorns) are a large family of beetles, with over 26,000 species described, slightly more than half from the Eastern Hemisphere. The closest I’ve found is Eudicella tetraspilota euthalia. Beautiful beetle! I am pretty certain it is in the Scarabaedae family of beetles – known as scarabs – which is a huge family comprising 30 000 species worldwide and about 3000 species in southern Africa. I have been looking at species of Eudicella to see if any that look like the one I saw occur in South Africa. Thank you Ark. Such a horn usually occurs only in males, and it is used for fighting over mates or resources. After finding photos of some similarish beetles, I wonder if perhaps this beetle is a fruit or flower chafer, perhaps in the tribus Goliathini, maybe in the genus, Fab beetle: Large, horned, colourful and unidentified, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarabaeidae, http://www.beetlesofafrica.com/beetle_detail.asp?beetleid=847&page=1&count=y, http://www.catalogueoflife.org/col/details/species/id/4a69014ccd6d46a3978b4989a83a667b/synonym/325998b8b9c68fb6dbf176edba6e7a18, http://flower-beetles.com/foto/eudicella%20tetraspilota%207.jpg, https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id1251023/, Citrus swallowtail butterflies, a caterpillar and an agama too – letting nature back in, Horsewood: Slender tree of the forest margins, Encounters with flowers and their visitors, Patterns in nature: Hailstones and their aftermath, Patterns in nature: Symmetry in animals and flowers. I had not seen such a large, colourful beetle before, and definitely not one with such an ornate y-shaped horn projecting from its face. And search more of iStock's library of royalty-free stock images that features Animal photos available for quick and easy download. Photo about Big horned beetle on white background. Beetle horns can be impressive weapons. The beetle represents respect for authority, but also protection and gaining more acceptable standards. Lucky him. In various members of the family, however, the antennae are quite short (e.g., Neandra brunnea) and such species can be difficult to distinguish from related beetle families such as the Chrys… I am glad to see this mystery beetle has been identified. Marvellous photos of this magnificent beetle! So, discovering this beetle has been rather tantalising, and it seems remarkable that I have not been able to identify such a large and distinctive beetle – but then the 3000 species of scarab beetles in southern Africa won’t all be covered in illustrated reference books, field guides and websites. May 28, 2019 - Stag, Goliath and other beetles with large horns. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Here are some other contenders! its amazing being so “clumsy” it has survived. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. When I say this beetle is large, it is actually about 6 cm (2 inches) in length. These beetles, which range in length from just a few millimeters to 6 centimeters, usually bear long antennae—thus the common name long-horned beetles. (excuse the anthropomorphization), Well I agree that he is handsome And perhaps he was embarrassed too, which is why he flew away , I hope someone helps with the identification of this mystery beetle. Preserved in ethanol and mounted for a studio stack. A small beetle (12mm, Tenebrionid, Cryphaeus cf. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. 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Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Explore Arthur Anker's photos on Flickr. One of the distinctive characteristics of scarab beetles is the antennae. lol. Sharing insights and celebrating the creatures and plants that inhabit and enrich suburban spaces, with images mostly from my own garden in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in South Africa and sometimes from further afield. Nothing worse than not knowing what you have. And in a way, the lack of identification adds to its rather extra-terrestrial demeanour and allure. As you will see in the comments Ark has been able to identify the genus as being Eudicella, which is great to know. Just 100 exposures (f/5.6, ISO100, 1/6sec, flash). The mystery of this magnificent visitor to your garden has my attention. He is quite a handsome chap, isn’t he? Yes it was special to see such a spectacular and intriguing beetle for the first time. There are likely to be others too! Beautifully photographed as always. Notes: These big, beautiful insects are completely harmless to humans Japanese Beetle The Japanese beetle is one of the most destructive pests in the United States, chewing its way through the leaves of upwards of 300 different species, especially rose, grapes, linden, and crepe myrtle. Isn’t it wonderful to find that there’s still so much to discover! Hopefully it will survive for another look. Thanks Carol – I think he is gorgeous too. My comment has disappeared. It has been interesting learning about these remarkable beasties. See more ideas about Bugs and insects, Beautiful bugs, Beetle insect. After lots of searching I have not been able to find an identical-looking beetle in all the places I have looked. I was pretty astounded when I first saw it and quite taken with the fact that it seemed to be sleeping. Longhorned Beetle, common name for any member of a family of beetles known for their long antennae, or "horns," and the wood-boring habits of the larvae. Field Guide to Insects of South Africa. No need to register, buy now! (excuse the anthropomorphization). Adult long-horned beetles grow to be between 3/8 and 1 inch in length. I think it has consumed some toxic substance, maybe dagga or Dave’s beer. After finding photos of some similarish beetles, I wonder if perhaps this beetle is a fruit or flower chafer, perhaps in the tribus Goliathini, maybe in the genus Mecynorhina? (Lucanus cervus). Apr 20, 2013 - Picture of Big horned beetle stock photo, images and stock photography. Download this Premium Photo about Big horned beetle on white background, and discover more than 7 Million Professional Stock Photos on Freepik The Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), native to China and Korea, is a major pest of many hardwood trees, especially species of maple, boxelder, horsechestnut, buckeye, willow, and elm. He is quite a handsome chap, isn’t he? I caught a huge beetle that looks a lot like the Giant Root Borer, but it's a little bit lighter and has swept-back antennae (thinner and curved). Yes, what matters is that it came, you saw it, you appreciated it, you shared it. When I say this beetle is large, it is actually about 6 cm (2 inches) in length. I have checked my spam folder and your comment didn’t go there btw. I’ll let you know. 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Here are a couple of links to similar images: http://flower-beetles.com/foto/eudicella%20tetraspilota%207.jpg & https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id1251023/. Your mystery folder sounds to be intriguing, if a little frustrating! Thank you Graham – it is great to know the genus and it is so nice of Ark to have found that out. The Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), also known as the starry sky, sky beetle, or ALB, is native to eastern China, and Korea. I am a dyed-in-the-wool generalist, but I can quite see the need for specialists . The larvae resemble pale slightly curled caterpillars and they mostly live underground or under plant debris and are not exposed to the sun. Looks like you got your id in the end which is great. The larvae are known as roundheaded wood borers. I checked in my African Insect Life but found no ID for your spectacular looking beetle. Theodora rodorigesi - CETONIIDAE - Goliath group. My money’s on it being this one (but please feel free to delete this comment, Carol, to keep the mystical quality of your post): This beetle is so large and distinctive, at least it should be easy to identify I thought. Zerene stacker, retouched in Pmax & Dmap, GIMP & Picasa for treatment and crop…. It gives such a thrill to ‘find’ something ‘new’, doesn’t really matter if it has been described before, your account is fresh, new and vital, sharing your excitement! The cream colored larvae have a worm-like body and grow larger than the adults; 3/8 to 1-1/2 inches in length. That is so true – I understand that even entomologists still have much to discover. Browse 529 horned beetle stock photos and images available, or search for stag beetle or bug to find more great stock photos and pictures. Scarabaeidae. Yes I am happy to at least have the genus (and probably the species too is confirmed), though it is magnificent whatever the ID . Keith S 18-Jul-2011 04:04: Excellent website and beautiful photos! Magical. ( Log Out /  2019. I am content to know the genus for now , Great photos and good luck in your search to identify it. This species has now been accidentally introduced into the United States, where it was first discovered in 1996, as well as Canada, and several countries in Europe, including Austria, France, Germany, Italy and UK. I will remember this critter when/if you ever definitively name it and come back to tell us about it. The Coleoptera order is represented in 25,000 different known examples throughout North America and upwards of 350,000 species worldwide - making them the largest order of the animal kingdom. Cape Town: Struik Nature; Wikipedia. ( Log Out /  I’ve asked him if this one has a specific name. Sometimes a beetle will slide its horn underneath another beetle … It would be interesting to know if it usually feeds on plants that are easier to hang on to! The have large compound eyes with notches where the antenna emerge, and strong mandibles for chewing. Download this Big Horned Beetle photo now. Common name. A garden birdbath during dry July Uh! All of the 900 or so long-horned beetles in the U.S. and Canada feed on plants. What a spectacular creature, Carol, and I agree that not knowing exactly what it is, where it comes from and where it is going seems rather fitting! Download royalty-free Big horned beetle on white background stock photo 125447648 from Depositphotos collection of millions of premium high-resolution stock photos, vector images and … Oh and by the way, the tinnitus-like background noise is actually the sound of chorusing cicadas. In this short video, not a lot happens, but it does show something of the beetle’s rather other-worldly quality. Most species are characterized by extremely long antennae, which are often as long as or longer than the beetle's body. 4K and HD video ready for any NLE immediately. Btw, as I commented to Ark, I discovered that E. smithii and E. euthalia natalensis are synonymous names! I read it on my phone while I was away, and this looks so much better in Full Size. he reckons it is a flower chafer in the genus Eudicella. 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