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πŸͺ² Beetles

Giant Brazilian Longhorn

Derobrachus geminatus

About

A very large longhorn beetle with powerful mandibles and long, segmented antennae. The body is dark brown to black with a rough, sculptured texture. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights. Larvae bore into the roots of large trees.

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Did You Know?

Its larvae can spend up to five years developing inside tree roots before emerging as adults that live only a few weeks.