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The rhinoceros beetles or rhino beetle are a subfamily (Dynastinae) of beetles in the family of scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae). They are also sometimes called Hercules beetles, Unicorn beetles, or horn beetles. There are over 300 known species of the rhino beetle. They are among the largest of beetles, reaching 60 millimeters in length, however they are completely harmless to humans because they cannot bite or sting. Their common name refers to the characteristic horns born only by the males of most species in the group. They have a horn on the thorax and another horn pointing forward from the center thorax. They use their horn to fight other males during mating season and it even functions as a built on digging tool.(Source Wikipedia)

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