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πŸͺ² Beetles

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes rhinoceros

Not Evaluated

About

A major pest of coconut palms across tropical Asia with a single prominent horn. Adults bore into the crown of palms, causing severe damage to fronds.

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Did You Know?

A biological control virus called Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus has been successfully used to manage this pest.