Aloeus Ox Beetle

Strategus aloeus, the ox beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the Americas.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Aloeus Ox Beetle 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

• Strategus validus
• Strategus oblongus
• Heterogomphus chevrolatii
• Oryctes boas
• Oryctes prolixus
• Oryctes nasicornis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Coleoptera

Family

Scarabaeidae

Genus

Strategus

Species

Strategus aloeus

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