361 observations
Occidental Elephant Beetle
Megasoma occidentale
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Scarabaeidae ›Genus: Megasoma
About
Megasoma occidentale is a species of scarab beetle. It is endemic to Mexico and is known from the Oaxaca and Sinaloa states. Adults are attracted by light. Larvae have been collected in rotten coconut palm stems.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Occidental Elephant Beetle is Megasoma occidentale.
- Occidental Elephant Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Occidental Elephant Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Occidental Elephant Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
- Occidental Elephant Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
- Occidental Elephant Beetle belongs to the family Scarabaeidae.
- Occidental Elephant Beetle belongs to the genus Megasoma.