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The Japanese rhinoceros beetle (Allomyrina dichotoma), also known as the Japanese rhino beetle, the Japanese horned beetle, or by its Japanese name kabutomushi (兜虫, 甲虫 or カブトムシ), is a species of rhinoceros beetle. They are commonly found in continental Asia in countries such as China, the Korean peninsula, Japan, and Taiwan. [2]
Oryctes rhinoceros, also known as coconut rhinoceros beetle, Asiatic rhinoceros beetle, and coconut palm rhinoceros beetle, [2] is a large species of beetle (typically 4–5 cm long), belonging to the rhinoceros beetles subfamily Dynastinae. [1] Oryctes rhinoceros attacks coconut palms and other palms such as the economically important oil palm.
European rhinoceros beetle European rhinoceros beetle – three stages from larva to adult: larva (back), pupa (center), and imago (front). The Dynastinae are among the largest of beetles, reaching more than 15 centimetres (6 inches) in length, but are completely harmless to humans because they cannot bite or sting.
The first Japanese beetle has been discovered in Kennewick, potentially meaning trouble for homeowners and farmers.. It follows sightings of the highly destructive beetle in Pasco and Richland. If ...
Mar. 27—PASCO — The Washington State Department of Agriculture will host an open house Thursday in Pasco to discuss plans for eradicating the Japanese beetle, according to an announcement from ...
The kabutomushi, Japanese rhinoceros beetle, is a ubiquitous design motif for pop culture mascots. In addition to Heracross, whose base form is inspired by the rhinoceros beetle, [14] other characters based on, or inspired by, the rhinoceros beetle include Medabee , Gravity Beetle (Mega Man X3), and Kabuterimon . [14]
The best time to remove Japanese beetles is in the evening or in the morning when beetles on the plants are still cool and sluggish. However anytime that it can be done is still useful.
Oryctes [1] is the economically most important genus of rhinoceros beetles in the subfamily Dynastinae (family: Scarabaeidae) and includes serious pests of palm trees. [3] A total of 47 species have been assigned to the genus, including 2 fossil ones. The extant species are widely distributed in Africa, as well as in Europe, Asia and the Pacific.