Phileurus truncatus, the triceratops beetle, is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It ranges across much of southern North America, up to the central south. It is known for its three horns present on both sexes.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Triceratops 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Genus
- Phileurus
- Species
- Phileurus truncatus
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