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AM Rhinoceros Beetles - Dynastinae 2

SpecimensAustralian Museum Entomology Collection

Welcome to another Australian Museum Entomology expedition! This expedition is looking at the subfamily Dynastinae or Rhinoceros beetles. They are a subfamily of the scarab beetle family (Scarabaeidae), named for their rhinoceros-like horns. They are among the largest of beetles, reaching more than 15 centimetres (6 inches) in length, but are completely harmless to humans because they cannot bite or sting.

This expedition is part of the Australian Museum's Collection Enhancement Project (CEP). The CEP will result in new levels of access to the AM’s diverse collections, making digital images and meta data easily accessible to First Nations communities, scientists, researchers, students and individuals from Australia and abroad. 

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