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Oryctes nasicornis
European Rhinoceros Beetle
The subject is identified as a European Rhinoceros Beetle based on its large, stout body, glossy maroon-colored elytra contrasting with a black pronotum and head, and the presence of a small, single, upturned horn on its head. This combination of features, particularly the bicolored appearance and horn morphology, is characteristic of Oryctes nasicornis. The reduced horn size strongly suggests the individual is a female, as males typically possess a much larger, more prominent horn.
Overview
The European rhinoceros beetle is a large flying beetle belonging to the subfamily Dynastinae.
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Observed
July, 9:49 AM
Shared
July 30, 2026
Also known as
European Rhinoceros Beetle
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Scarabaeidae
Genus
Oryctes





