Anoplognathus rhinastus is a species of beetle in the family Scarabaeidae native to eastern Australia. It is about 24-25 mm in length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Anoplognathus rhinastus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Anoplognathus viriditarsis
- Anoplognathus brunnipennis
- Anoplognathus explanatus
- Anoplognathus montanus
- Anoplognathus viridiaeneus
- Anoplognathus suturalis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Genus
- Anoplognathus
- Species
- Anoplognathus rhinastus
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