Coleoptera: Rhipiceridae

Rhipicera sp  

Rhipicera Beetle (Rhipicera sp)
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© Vik Dunis 2014
Glenlyon, VIC (Mar, 2014)
Common Names
  • Feather-horned Beetle
  • Fan-horned Beetle

In a potentially neck-breaking landing (her neck, not his), the male Rhipicera Beetle succeeds in making a real impression upon his lady.

Rhipicera Beetle (Rhipicera sp)

Smelling Good

Rhipicera Beetle (Rhipicera sp)

Looking Good

Rhipicera Beetle (Rhipicera sp)

Landing Good

Rhipicera Beetle (Rhipicera sp)

A Happy Ending

Rhipicera Beetle (Rhipicera sp)

But wait... There's more

Rhipicera Beetle (Rhipicera sp)

Competition

Rhipicera Beetle (Rhipicera sp)

A pair of Rhipicera Beetles