Dynastinae

This family includes the well-known Rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon) the males of which are persuaded in August/September to put on displays of fighting over a female. Probably more exciting and more genuine than most Thai boxing contests. When disturbed or when fighting they can make a loud hiss by stridulating between the abdomen and elytra.

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Chalcosoma atlas

Eupatorus gracilicornis (found wandering round the night spots of Chiang Mai)

Eupatorus gracilicornis

Eupatorus gracilicornis

Eupatorus gracilicornis

Eupatorus gracilicornis

Trichogomphus martabani m

Trichogomphus martabani m

Trichogpmphus martabani

Trypoxylus dichotomus

Xylotrupes gideon f- if you were a Rhinoceros beetle you would fight over this

Xylotrupes gideon m (Rhinoceros beetle- the fighting beetle)

Dynastinae

Eupatorus gracilicornis Dynastinae

Xylotrupes gideon male

Xylotrupes gideon-img_8043

Xylotrupes gideon-img_1587