Bubas bubalus is a species of beetle of the subfamily Scarabaeinae within the family Scarabaeidae. It is widespread in central and northern Spain, southern France, Portugal, Gibraltar, Monaco and Italy. The species could also be found on the Balearic Islands. They like a temperate climate. Adults are found in manure from October to July.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bubas bubalus 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
- Bubas bison
- Heteronitis castelnaui
- Onthophagus mniszechi
- Onthophagus ferox
- Copris elphenor
- Phanaeus texensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Genus
- Bubas
- Species
- Bubas bubalus
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