5. SUBSPECIES

 There is quite a number of subspecies in Dynastes hercules. They can be differentiated by the form of the horns in the males and sometimes in their maximum sizes. The most important species I have painted below. (I am sorry for my bad skills, :-))

Dynastes hercules baudri

 

Dynastes hercules ecuatorianus

 

Dynastes hercules hercules

 

Dynastes hercules lychi

 

Dynastes hercules occidentalis

 

Dynastes hercules septentrionalis

 

1. Substrat

2. Keeping of the larvae

3. Keeping the Imago

4. Hints for bigger Imagos

5. List of Subspecies and their differences

6. Weight Scales and Conclusion

 

 

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