New Record of Xyloryctes jamaicensis (Rhinoceros Beetle) From the Ateneo Junior High School, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines.

17 January 2025 | Jed Iñigo Jordan

Common name: Dynastinae or Rhinoceros beetles

Scientific name: Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Figure 1.

Greater Death Head Hawk Moth (caterpillar stage)

On November 28, 2024, an unexpected guest visited the AJHS. This rhino beetle, distinguished by its rhino horn on its head, was spotted at the CMST Building mirror section. This species is found on every continent, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions such as the Philippines. It is commonly found in the grasslands.

Master Jed Iñigo Jordan is a student of 8-Delgado, with Mr. Lance S. Mendoza as their Science teacher.

References

[1] Backyard Buddies. (n.d). Rhinoceros Beetles. https://backyardbuddies.org.au/backyard-buddies/rhinoceros-

beetles/#:~:text=Even%20though%20they%20will%20hiss,just%20put%20it%20down%20gently.

[2] National Wildlife Federation. (n.d). Rhinoceros Beetles. https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-

Guide/Invertebrates/Rhinoceros-

Beetles#:~:text=Rhinoceros%20beetles%20are%20found%20on,All%20rhinoceros%20beetles%20are%20herbivorous.

[3] Vilela-Bactad, J. C. (2024). AJHS Science Department Featured Species. https://sites.google.com/ateneo.edu/ajhsscience/biodiversity?

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