Strategus (beetle)

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Strategus is a genus of rhinoceros beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. The genus is widespread in America from Kansas to South America.

Description

Species within this genus can reach a length of {{convert|30|-|45|mm}}. These large beetles have a more or less cylindrical body. They have a striking sexual dimorphism. Males are generally markedly larger than the females and have a long horn on the head and also two forward-looking horns on pronotum.

Species

References

  • {{Cite journal|author=Brett C. Ratcliffe |year=1976 |title=A revision of the genus Strategus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) |journal=Bulletin of the University of Nebraska State Museum |volume=10 |issue=3 |pages=93–207 |url=http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1143&context=entomologypapers |format=PDF}}

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Category:Dynastinae

Category:Taxa named by William Kirby (entomologist)

Category:Scarabaeidae genera

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