Observations in the Subfamily: Dynastinae

English Name: Rhinoceros Beetles

Scarab being attacked by ground beetle - Montagu WCape

Scarab being attacked by ground beetle - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Rooihoogtepas, NW of Montagu, WCape
Observed on: 12th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st January 2014
Likely ID: Rhino Beetle (Syrictes syrichtus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Rhino beetle with mites

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Location: Garden
Observed on: 17th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Likely ID: Boas Rhino Beetle (Oryctes boas)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 6
Description: A mighty bad case of mite. Phoresy or bloodsuckers?

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By: Roy MarlowRoy Marlow's reputation in InvertebratesRoy Marlow's reputation in InvertebratesRoy Marlow's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Stilbaai
Observed on: 12th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetle (Rhizoplatys trituberculatus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: Thumbnail width: 14mm

Rhino beetle

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Umlalazi
Observed on: 31st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd January 2014
Likely ID: Boas rhino beetle (Oryctes boas)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 4

Beetle

Beetle
By: Luc
BirdLife South AfricaBotanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Kenilworth Race Course
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Location: 7, Le Sueur Ave
Observed on: 23rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th December 2013
Likely ID: Rhino beetle (Temnorhynchus retusus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Beetle

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By: Kobus LubbeKobus Lubbe's reputation in InvertebratesKobus Lubbe's reputation in InvertebratesKobus Lubbe's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R323, Ladismith
Observed on: 26th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th December 2013
Likely ID: Rhinoceros beetle (Temnorhynchus coronatus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: 23mm long. Flying at night, attracted to light

Rhinoceros Beetle

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By: Kobus LubbeKobus Lubbe's reputation in InvertebratesKobus Lubbe's reputation in InvertebratesKobus Lubbe's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R323, Ladismith
Observed on: 24th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th December 2013
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetles (Oryctes boas)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: 39mm long, attracted to light at night

Beetle

Beetle
By: Christopher Whi...Christopher Whitehouse's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Blyde River Canyon viewpoint
Observed on: 11th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd December 2013
Likely ID: Cyphonistes vallatus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Brown beetle

Brown beetle
By: Evanne Rothwell
Friends of Silvermine Nature Area
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Location: Breede River DC, Breede River DC
Observed on: 21st October 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th October 2013
Likely ID: Rhino beetle (Temnorhynchus retusus)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: A beetle about 4cm long, taking a walk on the path

Oryctes boas

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By: Duncan ButchartDuncan Butchart's reputation in InvertebratesDuncan Butchart's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Turaco Wood - 11, Duiker St, Nelspruit
Observed on: 23rd February 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2013
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes boas)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Scarab

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By: ChopinChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Silvermine main side
Observed on: 24th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th September 2013
Likely ID: Rhino beetle (Dynastinae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

fork-horned rhino beetle

fork-horned rhino beetle
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Location: Dovedale, shop
Observed on: 9th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th August 2013
Likely ID: Fork-horned Rhino Beetle (Cyphonistes vallatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: shiny black beetle about 3 cm in length, attracted to the light. Beetle has a medium sized rhino horn which is bifurcated at the tip

Large Beetle

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By: Gigi
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape Bird ClubMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Groote Schuur School grounds
Observed on: 2nd August 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th August 2013
Likely ID: Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes boas)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 12

Large Beetle

Large Beetle
By: Carla HuismanCarla Huisman's reputation in InvertebratesCarla Huisman's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R74, Bergville
Observed on: 14th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th June 2013
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetles (Oryctes boas)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Description: Large black beetle flew inside at night. Bergville area in meilie lands / agricultural area.

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By: ErikErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Bellville
Observed on: 6th February 2010
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Rhino beetle (Dynastinae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Beetle corpse

Beetle corpse
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Langberg ridge
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th May 2013
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetle (Dynastinae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Rhino Beetle in Lowveld

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By: Wynand Uys
Kruger2Canyons
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Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 3rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd May 2013
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes boas)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 5
Description: Body length 40mm

Beetle

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By: Diane Brooks
BirdLife South AfricaBotanical Society of South AfricaCape Bird ClubSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersWildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa
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Location: 3-5, Jupiter Rd
Observed on: 9th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th March 2013
Likely ID: Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes boas)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Beetle

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By: ChopinChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Boyes Drive, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 25th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 27th December 2012
Likely ID: Rhino beetle (Dynastinae)
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3

Rusty-fluffed scarab digging into soil - Montagu WCape

Rusty-fluffed scarab digging into soil - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 30th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st November 2012
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetle (Syrictes syrichtus)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: Got bits of veld stuck on it (bit like me after a ramble), has a rusty petticoat, and appeared to be trying to dig itself back into the soil.

Flying Peanut

Flying Peanut
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Dreyersdal Rd Bergvliet
Observed on: 24th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2012
Likely ID: rhino beetle (Temnorhynchus retusus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: The day's swimming pool drownings

Beetle

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By: chiefredearthchiefredearth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Vazhayila Mukkola Rd, Vazhayila
Observed on: 28th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th August 2012
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Rhinoceros Beetle - Oryctes boas

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By: BredenkampBredenkamp's reputation in InvertebratesBredenkamp's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 86, Manuka Ave
Observed on: 25th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th July 2012
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes boas)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Scarabaeidae - White River

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By: Gerhard DiedericksInvertebrates expert
Location: Soutpansberg St, White River
Observed on: 6th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th March 2012
Likely ID: Unicorn Oryx Rhinobeetles (Oryctes monoceros)
Identifications: 5
Agreements: 4
Comments: 10

Beetle

Beetle
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Rooiberg summit road
Observed on: 26th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 22nd February 2012
Likely ID: rhino beetles (Dynastinae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Two of quite a few found dead in a 200m stretch of the summit road. No obvious cause of death.

Scarab

Scarab
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Bainskloof path above Bobejaanskloof River ascending waterfall
Observed on: 9th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th February 2012
Likely ID: Forked-horned Rhino Beetle (Cyphonistes vallatus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Found dead on the path.

Rhino Beetle: not Dung Beetle

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By: johanbaard
South African National Parks
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Location: Milkwood Dr, Knysna
Observed on: 7th December 2011
Added to iSpot: 9th January 2012
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetle (Rhizoplatys trituberculatus)
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 1
Comments: 5
Description: 4 cm long, found in compost. Took one month from the one phase photographed to the next

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