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Dynastes granti - Western Hercules Beetle
Arizona, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2006

No contest: a minor male hercules beetle (left) stands little chance against a major male of his own species.  Males use their horns to fight for access to females.  

 
USA AZ Cochise Co.: Chiricahua Mountain Foothills, 31º59'N 109º22'W 1650m. 16.viii.2006.
Riparian forest, ex Fraxinus.

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This image was captured with a Canon EOS 20D, using a Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro USM lens.