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Strategus antaeus
Smooth Ox Beetle
Florida native
Mostly found in Florida and the southeastern states, west into Texas and up the Atlantic coast into Massachusetts. Also reported from Mexico and Central America.
This large scarab beetle varies from 18-41mm (3/4 to 1-5/8 in.) long. Strategus antaeus can be differentiated from other species in the genus by the Elytra lacking sutural striae.
Strategus antaeus is a member of the Scarabaeidae - Scarab Beetles family.
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Date record last modified: Jul 31, 2022
