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πŸͺ² Beetles

Titan Beetle

Titanus giganteus

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The largest beetle by body length in the world. Adults do not feed, surviving on fat reserves from the larval stage. Their mandibles can snap a pencil in half.

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Did You Know?

The titan beetle larva has never been found in the wild β€” scientists only know adults. The larval boreholes in dead trees suggest larvae may grow up to 300 mm long.