Archodontes is a genus of root-boring beetles in the family Cerambycidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Archodontes melanopus. It is endemic to Central America and the south-eastern United States, and bores the roots of oaks and other hardwoods.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Live-oak Root Borer 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
- Mallodon dasystomus
- Mallodon spinibarbis
- Stenodontes chevrolati
- Aplagiognathus spinosus
- Nothopleurus serratus
- Chiasmetes limae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Cerambycidae
- Genus
- Archodontes
- Species
- Archodontes melanopus
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