Elephant Beetle, Megasoma elephas, are part of the Scarabaeidae family and the subfamily Dynastinae. They are classified with the Neotropical rhinoceros beetles.
Read more about Elephant Beetle: Appearance, Location, List of Subspecies, Breeding, Food, Behavior and Habitat, Potential Military Use
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