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Post by nigelventers on Feb 13, 2012 13:45:01 GMT -8
Does anyone know the name of this Rhinoceros beetle? It is quite small at 2.8cms. North Cordoba Prov, Argentina. 12/02/12 Attachments:
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Post by Entomofou on Feb 13, 2012 13:50:21 GMT -8
Diloboderus abderus.
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Post by nigelventers on Feb 13, 2012 14:05:15 GMT -8
Many thanks, it is a common species here!
Nigel
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Post by timsbugs on Feb 13, 2012 16:07:44 GMT -8
Isn't there a local common name for them?
I cant think of the Spanish name right now. It has something to do with "drunken", because the males are so top heavy they appear to be drunk when they walk. I wouldn't mention it but........ it's bugging me.
Tim
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Post by nigelventers on Feb 14, 2012 13:50:16 GMT -8
Tim,
Well this species is very common where I live, and the locals here call it, "topogriillo" not sure this will help you, but the double "ll" in Spanish is pronounced "jo" in English.
This name translates into a Mole in Europe. Each day my lawn has small earth mounds, (Samll molehills) where these beetles have emeged in the nightime.
Nigel
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Post by timsbugs on Feb 14, 2012 14:22:17 GMT -8
Thanks Nigel, It might have been a local nick name/common name.
It was something like "viejo borracho".
It was quite amusing to watch the big males walk on the sidewalk.
Tim
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Post by nigelventers on Feb 18, 2012 13:45:07 GMT -8
Tim,
Viejo borracho, translates to "Old drunk" and maybe in other places this is the local name. It does stagger along like a drunk!
Nigel
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Post by mechipadra on May 10, 2012 18:21:27 GMT -8
the common name for this beetle is torito (small bull). The name topogrillo is for (Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa) an introduced othoptera. Mercedes from Argentina
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