FAUNA and FUNGHI of MALTA (www.MaltaFauna.com) Phyllognathus excavatus  (Forster, 1771)    -    Female Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Coleoptera / Scarabaeidae Scarab beetle, Rhinoceros Beetle     Ħanfusa tal-qarn Further Information: This species of Scarab beetle has a polished mahogany-brown colour, measuring about 2cm. It is frequently seen in the beginning of Autumn. The males are distinct bu having a wide sinus or rounded depression at the ventral side of the thorax and a small horn. The horns plays a role in coupulating rituals to attract the female. The females are less frequently seen, because they dg quickly in the soil where they lay their eggs. The larva, remain most of their life in the soil where they feed on organic matter and small roots. For this reason they are often found in compost-rich soils in gardens and parks. The larva is greyish, C-shaped, slow moving and rather large. Search for Phyllognathus excavatus  in the following online resources: Search on Google Google Scholar More info on Wikipedia Global Biodiversity NCBI Database Watch on YouTube Other Links and info Funghi & Fauna Main Page Wild Plants Main Index Close This Window Image Code: PHYL-EXC (required to buy images in this page) This website needs financial support through sponsors or advertisment - check here . All material and data on this webpage (www.MaltaWildPlants.com) is under the copyright of Stephen Mifsud (2002-2018) This environment and biodiversity awareness website about the flora and fauna of Malta is sponsored by: