European rhinoceros beetle

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European rhinoceros beetle

Rhinoceros beetle

Illustration showing eleven different beetle species, each labeled with common and scientific names, including European rhinoceros beetle, clover seed weevil, great silver water beetle, violet ground beetle, longhorn beetle, green tiger beetle, seven-spotted ladybug, stag beetle, click beetle, deathwatch beetle, and glowworm. Each beetle is depicted in color and detail, highlighting their varied shapes and markings.

European rhinoceros beetle

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Also known as: Oryctes nasicornis

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rhinoceros beetle
One European species, Oryctes nasicornis, has rear-pointing horns. The eastern Hercules beetle (D. tityus) is another rhinoceros beetle found in temperate regions. The larvae can damage plant roots, and the 62-mm (2.4-inch) adults live under rotting bark.
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One European species, Oryctes nasicornis, has rear-pointing horns. The eastern Hercules beetle (D. tityus) is another rhinoceros beetle found in temperate regions. The larvae can damage plant roots, and the 62-mm (2.4-inch) adults live under rotting bark.
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