Xylotrupes australicus
Rhinoceros Beetle at Wellington Point, QLD
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| Xylotrupes australicus | MichaelMulvaney | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Xylotrupes australicus | TimL | 26 Sep 2023 |
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Additional close-up detail for previous sighting 4511875. Thanks to Barbara for help with the sighting of Australia's largest beetle. The first image provides some detail of the horn structure including the small horn that protects the eye and antenna base. The fourth image shows the view seen by the beetle's male competitors. The final image shows the rear leg structure.
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Location information
- Places Wellington Point, QLD
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- TimL Recorded by
- 50mm or larger Animal size
- Male Gender
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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Species information
- Xylotrupes australicus Scientific name
- Rhinoceros Beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 79m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Xylotrupes australicus
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