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Boas Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes boas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Scarabaeidae ›Genus: Oryctes

About

Oryctes boas is a species of rhinoceros beetles from the subfamily Dynastinae (family: Scarabaeidae) which is found in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa and in some neighboring parts of the Near East. It appears to be most common in south-eastern Africa. O. boas breeds mainly in compost heaps and is a pest of coconut palms. However, in West Africa it is usually less abundant and less destructive on coconut palms compared to Oryctes monoceros, a species...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Boas Rhinoceros Beetle?
The scientific name of Boas Rhinoceros Beetle is Oryctes boas.
What kingdom does Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the family Scarabaeidae.
What genus does Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
Boas Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the genus Oryctes.