Pentodon algerinus

Pentodon is a genus of Palaearctic beetles belonging to the subfamily Dynastinae, it is the type genus of tribe Pentodontini.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pentodon algerinus 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

• Pentodon bidens
• Pentodon idiota
• Tomarus bituberculatus
• Temnorhynchus baal
• Ligyrus relictus
• Ligyrus villosus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Coleoptera

Family

Scarabaeidae

Genus

Pentodon

Species

Pentodon algerinus

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