Strategus (beetle)


Strategus is a genus of rhinoceros beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. The genus is widespread in America from Kansas to South America.

Description

Species within this genus can reach a length of. These large beetles have a more or less cylindrical body. They have a striking sexual dimorphism. Males are generally markedly larger than the females and have a long horn on the head and also two forward-looking horns on pronotum.

Species

Species within this genus include:Strategus adolescensStrategus aenobarbusStrategus ajaxStrategus aloeusStrategus anachoretaStrategus antaeusStrategus argentinusStrategus atlanticusStrategus caymaniStrategus centaurusStrategus cessatusStrategus cessusStrategus craigiStrategus fallaciosusStrategus fascinusStrategus hipposiderusStrategus howdeniStrategus inermisStrategus jugurthaStrategus longichomperusStrategus mandibularisStrategus moralesdelgadorumStrategus mormonStrategus oblongusStrategus sarpedonStrategus simsonStrategus splendensStrategus surinamensisStrategus symphenaxStrategus syphaxStrategus talpaStrategus tarquiniusStrategus temoltzinStrategus validus
  • ''Strategus verrilli''