Melinopterus prodromus

Melinopterus prodromus is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in the Palearctic and in North America, where it is an exotic species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Melinopterus prodromus 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

• Melinopterus sphacelatus
• Melinopterus consputus
• Aphodius foetidus
• Volinus sticticus
• Nimbus contaminatus
• Nimbus obliteratus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Coleoptera

Family

Scarabaeidae

Genus

Melinopterus

Species

Melinopterus prodromus

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