| Megasoma vogti | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Megasoma |
| Species: | M. vogti |
| Binomial name | |
| Megasoma vogti Cartwright, 1963 | |
Megasoma vogti, known generally as the Texas elephant beetle or Texas megasoma, is a species of rhinoceros beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. [1] [2] [3]
Dynastinae or rhinoceros beetles are a subfamily of the scarab beetle family (Scarabaeidae). Other common names – some for particular groups of rhinoceros beetles – include Hercules beetles, unicorn beetles or horn beetles. Over 1500 species and 225 genera of rhinoceros beetles are known.
The Algodones Dunes is a large sand dune field, or erg, located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of California, near the border with Arizona and the Mexican state of Baja California. The field is approximately 45 miles (72 km) long by 6 miles (9.7 km) wide and extends along a northwest-southeast line that correlates to the prevailing northerly and westerly wind directions. The name "Algodones Dunes" refers to the entire geographic feature, while the administrative designation for that portion managed by the Bureau of Land Management is the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. In 1966, Imperial Sand Hills was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service. The Algodones Dunes are split into many different sections. These sections include Glamis, Gordon's Well, Buttercup, Midway, and Patton's Valley. Although the Arabic-derived Spanish word algodones translates to "cotton plants", the origin of the toponym is unknown.
The elephant beetle is a member of the family Scarabaeidae and the subfamily Dynastinae. They are Neotropical rhinoceros beetles.
Actaeon beetle is a rhinoceros beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.
Megasoma is a genus of rhinoceros beetles. Commonly known as the elephant beetles, Megasoma species are found from the southern half of North America to most of South America.
Megasoma thersites is a species of scarab beetle. It is endemic to Baja California, Mexico. Adults are attracted by light and feed on the cambium of palo verde.
Megasoma occidentale is a species of scarab beetle. It is endemic to Mexico and is known from the Oaxaca and Sinaloa states. Adults are attracted by light. Larvae have been collected in rotten coconut palm stems.
Megasoma gyas is a species of large Neotropical rhinoceros beetles. There are no recognized subspecies.
Mordellistena vogti is a species of beetle in the genus Mordellistena of the family Mordellidae. It was described by Ermisch in 1963.
Megasoma anubis is a species of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
Pseudozonitis is a genus of blister beetles in the family Meloidae. There are about 17 described species in Pseudozonitis.
Agrilus bespencus is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Himatolabus is a genus of leaf-rolling weevils in the beetle family Attelabidae. There are about 16 described species in Himatolabus.
Aulacoscelis is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Orsodacnidae. There are at least two described species in Aulacoscelis.
Megasoma punctulatum is a species of rhinoceros beetle in the family Scarabaeidae.
Ptosima laeta, the Texas redbud borer, is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Pachyschelus vogti is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Chrysobothris ephedrae is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Megasoma sleeperi is a species of rhinoceros beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is endemic to the Algodones Dunes in North America.
Megasoma cedrosa is a species of rhinoceros beetle. It is endemic to Mexico and described originally from Cedros Island. The name is often misspelled as "cedrosum" or "cedros" but the original spelling is retained under ICZN Article 31.2.3, as the name is neither Latin nor Greek.