The Atlas beetle (Chalcosoma atlas) is a very large species of beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, found in Southeast Asia. Males have three prominent horns. The species is named for Atlas, the giant of Greek mythology who supported the skies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Atlas 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
- Chalcosoma moellenkampi
- Megasoma actaeon
- Xylotrupes socrates
- Xylotrupes gideon
- Trypoxylus dichotomus
- Dynastes septentrionalis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Genus
- Chalcosoma
- Species
- Chalcosoma atlas
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