Chalcosoma atlas Linnaeus, 1758
Chalcosoma atlas
Species recognized by P Schoolmeesters, World Scarabaeidae Database
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Atlas beetle
The Atlas beetle, Chalcosoma atlas, is a species of beetle found in southern Asia, especially Malaysia, remarkable for its size (25–130 mm). As common in many insect species, the male is larger than the female and usually two males will fight for a female for mating.
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Appearance
The Atlas beetle is, like other beetles of the genus Chalcosoma, notable for its size and the horns that is seen in its head. The Atlas beetle differs from other Chalcosoma species (such as C. caucasus) in the end of the cephalic horn of the Atlas, which is broadened.
Larvae
The larva of the Atlas beetle is known for its fierce behavior, including biting if touched. Unverified reports exist of larvae that live together fighting to the death if there's not enough space or food.[citation needed]
Origin of the name
The origin of the name of the Atlas beetle may be the Greek Titan Atlas or the Atlas Mountains. The fact that the Caucasus mountain range gives its name to another beetle of the same genus (C. caucasus) may be evidence that the Atlas beetle was named after the Atlas Mountains.
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