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πŸͺ² Beetles

Giant African Prionine

Tithoes confinis

About

One of Africa's largest cerambycids, with powerful mandibles and a dark brown, heavily sculptured body. It is found in the tropical forests of Central and West Africa. Larvae develop in large dead trees over several years.

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Did You Know?

In some Central African communities, the large larvae are collected as a protein-rich food source.