Dynastes satanas

(Dynastes satanas)

Description

Dynastes satanas, the Satanas Beetle, is a species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae; the name is sometimes misspelled as "satanus" (e.g.). Because of collecting and habitat loss this rare species is protected and included in the list of insects regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Family:Dynastidae
Genus:Dynastes
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe