Anomala vitis, the vine chafer, is a species of scarab (beetle of the family Scarabaeidae). It has a palearctic distribution. Like many Anomala species, it is regarded as a pest of agricultural crops, in this case grapevines.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Vine Chafer 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
- Anomala rufocuprea
- Anomala russiventris
- Anomala albopilosa
- Mimela splendens
- Anomala corpulenta
- Anomala octiescostata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Genus
- Anomala
- Species
- Anomala vitis
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