wolf
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Post by wolf on Oct 30, 2017 16:28:10 GMT
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ciervo
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Post by ciervo on Oct 30, 2017 19:56:51 GMT
Looks like Oryctes rhinoceros.
These are a pest of coconut trees i believe.
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Post by Paul K on Oct 30, 2017 20:51:55 GMT
Yes, I agree , many of them I have found on Koh Tao in Thailand where are few coconut palms plantations remains.
In some parts of Asia locals organize battles between males of this species as the entertainment .
Paul
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ciervo
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Post by ciervo on Oct 30, 2017 23:59:25 GMT
. In some parts of Asia locals organize battles between males of this species as the entertainment . Paul Are you sure??? I've only seen Xylotrupes gideon used for beetle battles... |
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Post by Paul K on Oct 31, 2017 0:29:34 GMT
. In some parts of Asia locals organize battles between males of this species as the entertainment . Paul Are you sure??? I've only seen Xylotrupes gideon used for beetle battles... You're right! I have two species in my collection and I mixed them up, but I confirmed with my wife ( who's from Laos ) and yes indeed it is X.gideon |
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Post by Adam Cotton on Oct 31, 2017 12:09:50 GMT
In SE Asia Xylotrupes gideon is used for beetle fights, but the Maldives beetle looks like Oryctes rhinoceros to me, but I don't know if there could be a similar looking species in the Maldives.
Adam.
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Post by victorinsecra23 on Oct 29, 2023 8:18:41 GMT
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Post by victorinsecra23 on Oct 29, 2023 8:19:23 GMT
I have the beetle with me
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