Observations of courtship in <em>Megaceras jasoni</em> (Cole&oacute;ptera, Scarabaeidae), the rhinoceros beetle or great horned scarab

Abstract

Megaceras jasoni has been observed in courtship at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station (TBS-USFQ) in Yasuní on two occasions, but only once resulting in mating. Observations of related behavior are reported here.

Keywords

• escarabajo
• cortejo
• Yasuní
• Megaceras