''Golofa imperialis'' is a species of rhinoceros beetle belonging to the family

Scarabaeidae The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 35,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change. Several groups formerly tre ...

Description

''Golofa imperialis'' can reach a length of about .Coleoptera Atlas
Protarsus is equal to or larger than protibia. Male pronotum has a long prothoracic horn with a triangular tip. The head show a thin horn. The underside of the body is covered in golden hair. The front legs are longer than the others.

Distribution

This species is present in Mexico and Central America. Discover Life
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References

Dynastinae Beetles described in 1858 Beetles of Central America Beetles of North America Taxa named by James Thomson {{Dynastinae-stub