Oryctes rhinoceros, also known as coconut rhinoceros beetle, Asiatic rhinoceros beetle, and coconut palm rhinoceros beetle, [3] is a large species of beetle (typically 4–5 cm long), belonging to the rhinoceros beetles subfamily Dynastinae. [1]

The Oriental flower beetle (Protaetia orientalis, P. fusca): is a type of Asian scarab beetle that is a non-native pest. They feed on flower pollen and nectar, sap, and damaged fruit from a variety of plants and have been established on Oʻahu since 2002. Adults OFB are smaller than CRB, do not have a horn, and have white spots on its back.

Mar 29, 2024 · The coconut rhinoceros beetle, a brownish-black insect with a distinctive horn, is a major pest that feeds on and significantly damages coconut palms.

Species Profile: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. Damages and kills coconut and oil palms; has also been known to attack bananas, sugarcane, papayas, sisal, and pineapple

The coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) is a large scarab beetle that is native to Southeast Asia. It was accidentally introduced from Sri Lanka to Samoa in 1909 and is now distributed throughout the South Pacific.

The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, scientifically known as Oryctes rhinoceros, is an intriguing insect that has garnered attention as a notorious pest in tropical regions around the world. These formidable species pose a significant threat to the health and …

Coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRBs) (fig. 1), Oryctes rhinoceros (L.) are major pests of coconut, oil, and ornamental palms. Native to south and southeast Asia, the CRB has invaded many islands across the Pacific.

The coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), Oryctes rhinoceros, was first detected on O'ahu in December of 2013. Native to Southeast Asia, adult CRB feed on emerging palm fronds, causing damage that can often be severe enough to kill the plant.

Coconut rhinoceros beetle - Oryctes (108) - Widespread distribution. South and Southeast Asia, Oceania. On coconut, but other palm species are attacked, including betel nut, sago palm and oil palm. Banana, Pandanus, sugarcane and tree fern are also hosts. An important pest.

Jan 8, 2024 · Invasive species that feeds on coconut and other palms, can feed on other tropical plants like hala, sugarcane, kalo, banana. Target of CRB Response. Hatches from eggs and lives in green waste (mulch, compost, rotting plant material). Loss of tourism from unhealthy and dying palms; loss of tropical aesthetic.