The Rhino Beetle! It may look beautiful, fierce and majestic, but it’s a feared pest for coconut growers.
This one can devour a big coconut tree by striking at the core of the tree.
One landed on my balcony. I think it was about to die of old age as I found it lying upside down, unable to get back like an overturned car.
I tried to get him on the legs but it could hardly walk.
I wonder how many trees he has attacked, must be less or none as there are not many in the city areas.
I am curious as I am seeing one after a long time. So it’s not extinct! Though it may not be mourned, it’s a beautiful creation, small but looking majestic.
Named after the powerful Rhino 🦏
Also called Hercules!
Wow this little thing can destrpy a coconut tree! Intriguing.
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Yes Moushmi. It attacks the core
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thank you for teaching me this today. i had no idea that they attacked coconut trees.
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Yes Wendi. A dangerous pest
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absolutely!
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👍
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That is one ugly beetle. I hope I never see one.
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Haha. True
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