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Oryctes agamemnon, commonly known as Arabian rhinoceros beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetles from the subfamily Dynastinae (family: Scarabaeidae) in the Near East and northern Africa. The larval stages are serious pests of date palms and in particular damage the respiratory roots at the base of the palms which weakens the trees and can cause them to fall down. The adult beetles bore into the stalks of the date bunches or the base of the palm fronds (leaves), often causing these to break off. Compared to many other species of Oryctes, O. agamemnon adults are typically small (~ 30 mm long) and compact.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Oryctes agamemnon 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Genus
- Oryctes
- Species
- Oryctes agamemnon
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