Coconut rhinoceros beetle - Oryctes rhinoceros
EEffective: October 12, 2021
Resources:
Pest Tracker
CAPS Pest Datasheet
Screening Aids:
| Oryctes rhinoceros - Coconut rhinoceros beetle |
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Scarabaeidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INBPCSA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
| Palm |
|---|
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2024, 2023, 2022
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Palm (coconut palm, oil palm, etc.)
This list includes important economic or environmental hosts but does not represent all major hosts of the pest. Check CAPS pest datasheet for complete list of hosts.
This list includes important economic or environmental hosts but does not represent all major hosts of the pest. Check CAPS pest datasheet for complete list of hosts.
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
| Method | Product Name / Instructions | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap |
33 - Vaned Bucket Trap |
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Visual | See the CPHST pest datasheet for detailed survey instructions. |
3031 - General Visual Observation |
| Trap |
2 - Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black |
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap Spacing and Placement: To avoid possible interference among lure attractants, place traps at least 30 feet from traps for other target pests.
Method Notes:
Visual inspection may be used if palms with highly suspect damage and signs of infestation are observed.
Approved Lure(s):
| NAPIS Code | Product Name | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Oryctes rhinoceros Aggregation Lure | polysleeve | 42 days |
ethyl 4-methyloctanoate |
| Food bait (Oryctes rhinoceros) | N/A | 7 days |
decaying coconut material |
Lure Notes:
Do not include lures for other palm pests in the same trap when trapping for O. rhinoceros.
Pieces of decaying coconut material may be used as an optional food bait.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological. Descriptions of the life stages can be found in Gressitt (1953). A key to Oryctes species can be found in Endr�di (1985).
Mistaken Identities:
Oryctes rhinoceros larvae are similar to other larval species in the scarabeid family, including Oryctes centaurus, Oryctoderus sp., Scapanes australis, Trichogomphus fairmairei, and Xylotrupes gideon. A key to differentiate the larval stages of these species can be found in Bedford (1974).