Coconut rhinoceros beetle - Oryctes rhinoceros
Effective: October 12, 2021
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Scarabaeidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INBPCSA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Palm
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/2489
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/INBPCSA
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Palm (coconut palm, oil palm, etc.)
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | 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:
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 | 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.
Pieces of decaying coconut material may be used as an optional food bait.
Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification
Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
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).
References
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.