This original entomological artwork presents Dynastes tityus also know as eastern Hercules beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the Eastern United States.
Dynastes tityus is known by a number of common names, including eastern Hercules beetle, elephant beetle and ox beetle. It was first given a scientific name by Carl Linnaeus, in his 1763 work Centuria Insectorum, where it was called Scarabaeus tityus; when Linnaeus' genus Scarabaeus was divided into smaller genera, S. tityus was renamed Dynastes tityus.
The pattern of spots on their elytra is unique to each individual.
This piece is currently exhibited as part of the ENTOMOCOSMOS, mutual project of the Museum and me as an artist.
Watercolor and ink, 100% cotton ARCHES paper.
Dimensions: 31x41 cm | 10x14.2 in (delivered in a tube)
