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Hercules beetle
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English
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Etymology
In reference to the great strength of Hercules in myth.
Noun
A type of rhinoceros beetle, Dynastes hercules species known for its considerable strength and for being one of the longest insects in the world.
Translations
type of rhinoceros beetle
French: fr dynaste Hercule m
Japanese: ja 長戟大甲蟲 chōgeki daikōmushi
Navajo: nv chéłchaaʼ bideeneezígíí
Russian: ru жук-геркуле́с m
en eponyms
en Scarabaeoids