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Keyword: Rhinoceros | Overview - a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z | Seite 1 von 1 | | | |
| European rhinoceros beetle | | The European rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) is a species in the order beetles (Coleoptera), the family Scarabaeidae, the subfamily Dynastinae, and the genus Oryctes. This species is widespread in Europe, North Africa and Southeast Asia. | | |
| | Adult European rhinoceros beetles reach body lengths of 25 - 45 mm. Their body is big, cylindrical in shape and has a reddish-brown to dark brown - almost black - colour. The males have a backward curved horn on their heads, while the females have only a small hump. The unde... | | |
| | | European rhinoceros beetles can fly. They live in oak forests and are often found close to human settlements, on compost heaps, sawdust or between (rotting) straw bales. They are thought to feed on tree juices. | | |
| | ...ey profit from the warmth created by the decomposition of the plant material. The mature larvae pupate in a cavity approximately the size of an egg, surrounded by a cocoon. The adult beetle hatches and remains in this dwelling for a few weeks. Adult rhinoceros beetles can be observed outdoors from June onwards. They fly at night. Their life expectancy is around 4-5 weeks. | | |
| | ...Europe. Around 200 species exist in Central Europe. Adult scarabs reach body lengths ranging from 5-60 mm. These almost strongly-built beetles due to a big number of external characteristics allow a distinction by gender. In the case of the European rhinoceros beetle, the males have a distinctive "horn" on their foreheads. | | |
|  | | European Rhinoceros Beetle - Oryctes nasicornis - female | | >> Picture |
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