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First Report on Molecular Characterisation of Asiatic Rhinoceros Beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) from the Deccan Part of Maharashtra

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros (Linnaeus, 1758), is a significant pest of palms, including coconut, causing direct and indirect losses in the palm-growing countries. This study presents the first mitochondrial DNA barcode data of the rhinoceros beetle reported from the Deccan part of Maharashtra (Pune). Additionally, the detailed descriptions and illustrations of the external morphological features and male genitalia are provided. Integrating molecular data with conventional taxonomic methods significantly enhances species identification and clarifies taxonomic uncertainties, offering a more robust approach for pest management and conservation initiatives

Source: Madras Agricultural Journal

DOI: 10.29321/maj.10.701211

Authors: Aparna Sureshchandra Kalawate, Pooja Kumar Misal, Thapasya K, Sahil Shikalgar, Dinesh K. P.

Institutions: Zoological Survey of India, Shivaji University

Language: English

Topic: Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411699138

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