Eastern Tumblebug

Canthon pilularius, the common tumblebug, is a species in the beetle family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Oceania and North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eastern Tumblebug 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

• Gymnopleurus mopsus
• Melanocanthon nigricornis
• Boreocanthon simplex
• Allogymnopleurus splendidus
• Canthon chalcites
• Melanocanthon bispinatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Coleoptera

Family

Scarabaeidae

Genus

Canthon

Species

Canthon pilularius

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