Dynastes tityus (Linnaeus, 1758) “Eastern Hercules Beetle”
Distribution: southeastern United States
W&N Cotman watercolors, FC Polychromos CPs, A3 watercolor Moleskine Folio.
Part of a larger work in progress.
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2010Jun 11
tags: beetle | Coleoptera | Dynastes | Entomology
arqetancourt 10:58 am on June 11, 2010 | #
Impresionante realismo, felicidades!!
Impressive realism, congratulations!!
Uncle Bob 3:08 pm on June 11, 2010 | #
Another beauty. This beastie looks fierce
Crooked Beak 12:43 pm on June 12, 2010 | #
Thank you. These are harmless and it is quite a sight to witness their lumbering flight. The horns are used against other males as a means of territoriality as well as securing potential mates.
Crooked Beak 2:28 pm on June 12, 2010 | #
Muchas gracias por tu comentario!