Atlas beetle
| Description: |
One of the largest known beetles in existence, the Atlas Beetle can be found in the tropical areas of India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This beetle is also often called the Three-Horned Beetle because of the characteristic horn-like projections that decorate its head and prothorax. This beetle is actually harmless and feeds on sap and ripe fruit. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1439 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Beetles Insects Beetles -- India Beetles -- Indonesia Beetles -- Malaysia |
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