Posted by Auke on 29-10-2012 22:53
#10
Although the original poster of the photo hasn't been on this forum for over five years, I'd still like to give an answer (a nice change from asking questions!).
Given the stated body length of about 10 cm and the lack of pronotal and cephalic armor, this can only be a pretty large female of a
Megasoma species (Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae). Other South American dynastids, including
Golofa, don't reach this size. Given the location, it's most likely a
M. mars since the other large species of
Megasoma don't reach this far south. For more info on the distribution and habitus of various species of
Megasoma I refer to
this website.
Best regards,
Scarabaeoid