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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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Observation

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