What is this bug/thing?

[gman2304]

On my front sidewalk in W. Central Triad area of N.C.

 

[Nukeman7]

Rhinoceros beetle

 

[4wd]

Rhinoceros beetle

Yep, pick one up and he’ll “elbow” your fingers …

 

[Klutch9]

That bug straight outta The Lion King.

 

[grasscutter]

MAN-O-WAR

 

[doitmyself]

With it's very long, slender legs I'm thinking this is a stag beetle, not rhino beetle.

 

[billt460]

Did it make a loud crunch when you stepped on it?

 

[RDMgr]

That's a stag beetle.

 

[Pew]