Euetheola humilis, the sugarcane beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Central and South America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sugarcane 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
- Euetheola rugiceps
- Alissonotum pauper
- Dyscinetus morator
- Heteronychus arator
- Ligyrus cuniculus
- Dyscinetus dubius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Genus
- Euetheola
- Species
- Euetheola humilis
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