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πŸͺ² Beetles

Giant Jawed Longhorn

Macrodontia dejeanii

About

A large prionine with impressive curved mandibles from the tropical forests of South America. While smaller than the famous M. cervicornis, it is still a formidable insect. Males use their enlarged mandibles in combat over females.

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Did You Know?

The mandibles of males can account for nearly a third of total body length and are used like antlers in combat.