Insects

Oryctes rhinoceros

Coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros)
Latin Name Oryctes rhinoceros
Common Name Coconut rhinoceros beetle
Biology

Larvae develop in decaying organic matter; adults bore into palm tissues.

Damage

Destroys palms (coconut, oil palm) by boring into stems/fronds.

Distribution Regions

Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands

Monitoring

Baited traps (fermented palm sap); light traps.

Recommended Traps

Oryctes rhinoceros lure traps (e.g., bucket traps)

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