The 10th Bugs World's Largest

1. Titan beetle

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The Amazon rainforest is home to many large beetles, one of the biggest is the titan beetle, Titanus giganteus.

These giant insects have jaws that can break a pencil, and reportedly they can tear human flesh. Like many beetles, titan beetle can emit loud hissing noise when threatened.

2. Giant stick insects

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Other large insects is the Giant stick insects, which can hide from predators among the branches, twigs and foliage. Giant stick insects from Southeast Asia is the longest, can grow about 2 feet long.

Some species can produce substances smelling spray to sting, but most are harmless and are often kept as pets.

3. Giant Weta

Wetas giants are big insects related to crickets, Located in New Zealand. Wetas biggest giants can weigh more than 70 grams (about 2.5 ounces). They can weigh more than a sparrow. With a body size about 4 inches long not including the legs and antennae.

4. Goliath beetle

Based on weight and size, goliath beetle is the largest including insects. Originating from Africa, the males can grow more than 4 inches, and weighs 100 grams (3.5 ounces) in their larval stage. Although they are vegetarian in the wild, they often eat dogs and cats.

5. Atlas Moth

Commonly found in the Malay Archipelago, this insect much as a bird. They are so large that their cocoons are sometimes used as purses in Taiwan.

The total area of ​​their wings can reach 60 inches square and at least 1 foot wide. Silkworm Atlas can be more than an inch thick.

6. Tarantula Hawk

the bees are very large and violent, they are able to hunt and eat tarantulas. There are hooks on their feet that they use for their sacrifices, and their wasps (three inches in length) are rated as one of the most painful in dunia.Untungnya, the most docile unless disturbed.

7. Giant Burrowing Cockroach

also called rhinoceros cockroach, this insect is the world's heaviest cockroach. Some people say that they are good pets. Found in Australia, this insect can live for 10 years and can grow more than 3 inches in length.

8. Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing

The largest butterfly in the world, Queen Alexandra birdwing can have a wingspan of more than 1 foot. Only found in remote areas of Papua New Guinea, this beautiful giant is already considered endangered.


9. Acteon Beetle

Acteon Megasoma, another species of giant beetles in the Amazon rainforest of South America, can reach lengths of more than 5 inches and can grow as thick as 1.6 inches. He has a tough shell.


9. Giant Water Bug

Insects are very large, also known as flea crocodile, can reach lengths rivaling some of the largest beetles in the world.

Known as voracious predators in the rivers and ponds where they live, giant water bugs can deliver painful bites.

However, in Thailand they are regarded as delicacies, and are often harvested and collected by using a lamp that can attract the attention of insects.

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