Eastern Hercules Beetle

[PhotoHobbyist]

Saw this gigantic beetle in a parking lot and snapped a pic before moving him to a grassy area for safety. It is a female Eastern Hercules Beetle. Never seen one before, and doesn't appear one has been posted here before. Car keys are for size reference. Biggest insect I've ever seen.

 

[jeffashman]

Nice shot!

 

[Jeff15]

Good shot.....

 

[K9Kirk]

Cool bug, thanks for sharing.

 

[John 2]

Interesting beetle. Good idea to give it a size comparison.