Bess Beetle (Passalidae sp)

About Bess Beetle (Passalidae sp)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Arthropods
• Class: Insects
• Order: Beetles
• Family: Bess Beetles

Passalidae is a family of beetles known variously as "bessbugs", "bess beetles", "betsy beetles", "betsy bugs", or "horned passalus beetles". Nearly all of the 500-odd species are tropical; species found in North America are notable for their size, ranging from 20 to 43 mm, for having a single "horn" on the head, and for a form of social behavior unusual among beetles.

Source: Wikipedia