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πŸͺ² Beetles

African Giant Tiger Beetle

Manticora herculeana

About

The largest tiger beetle in the world, entirely black with enormous sickle-shaped mandibles. It is flightless and hunts by running down prey on sandy ground in southern Africa.

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Did You Know?

Its mandibles are so powerful they can draw blood from a human finger, and despite being flightless, it can sprint at impressive speeds to chase down prey.