Ligyrus gibbosus (Degeer, 1774) is a animal in the Scarabaeidae family, order Coleoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Ligyrus gibbosus (Degeer, 1774)
Ligyrus gibbosus, the carrot beetle, is a rhinoceros beetle species that acts as a pest of sunflowers and other crops.
Ligyrus gibbosus, commonly known as the carrot beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. Adult carrot beetles measure 13–17 mm (0.5–0.7 in) in length, and range in color from dark reddish-brown to black. Larvae of this species are white with a dark-colored head. This beetle feeds on roots, grasses, and decaying vegetation found in soil, and it is classified as a pest that affects sunflowers and other agricultural crops.
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