Phanaeus adonis is a species of true dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, found primarily in north-central Mexico, but also ranging into Cameron County in far southern Texas, United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Phanaeus adonis 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
- Phanaeus palliatus
- Phanaeus furiosus
- Sulcophanaeus batesi
- Phanaeus quadridens
- Phanaeus triangularis
- Coprophanaeus lancifer
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Genus
- Phanaeus
- Species
- Phanaeus adonis
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