Huge Bug: 10 Terrifying Insects

The body length of males is in the range of 8 - 10 cm. The beetle has antlers that are similar to those of deer. It is with this fact that its name is associated. The females are much smaller. The females lack horns. The body color is black, the horns are red-brown or brown. Habitat - Europe and Asia. The beetle population is declining every year. This is due to the fact that collectors hunt for them.

Habitat - Central and Southeast Africa. Size is about 12 cm. Weight varies from 80 to 100 gr. The color is usually black and white. The insect feeds on fruits and tree sap. When flying, elytra are not used, but this does not affect the quality of flight.

The size of the beetle is about 17 cm. The color can vary from black to burgundy. Wings yellowish-brown. Elytra with drawings and patterns in the form of complex labyrinths.

This is the largest representative among the beetles. The body reaches 20 cm. The mustache is also about 20 cm. The color is brown or resinous. This species has not been well studied. An adult lives no more than 5 weeks. All this time, the marriage ritual takes place. Habitat - Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

Males reach 12 cm, and females about 9 cm. The color is black. Sometimes there are light spots. Habitats - China, North Korea, South Korea. In the Russian Federation, they are protected by law due to a reduction in numbers.

Lives in South and Central America. Males are about 12 cm. Head with outgrowths, like an elephant or mammoth. On the head of males there is an additional horn, which is bent up. It is used in the fight for prey. Activity occurs at night. The diet consists of bananas and pineapples.

Body length is about 10 cm. Weight reaches 70 gr. Most common in New Zealand. The coloration is light brown. A greenish or yellowish tinge may be present. Almost all varieties do not have wings. Body covered with spikes

Habitat - Southeast Asia and Malaysia. The body size of males is 13 cm. They have a small horn and 2 outgrowths on their backs. Its name is associated with the mighty ancient Greek god. The color is blue, but a purple or green tint is possible.

The size is about 14 cm. Some individuals reach 17 cm. Habitats - South and Central America, Caribbean Islands. Head with 2 curved horns. There are small red hairs on the horns.

One of the rarest and endangered species of beetles. Beetles have a preference for the rainforests of Borneo. The largest beetle is 57 cm long. They feed on tree sap and perfectly disguise themselves as branches to hide from predators.

Habitat - South America and East Asia. Body size is from 11 to 13 cm. Insects feed on small fish and crustaceans. Water bugs are a real delicacy in Thailand. The color of the bottom of the reservoir affects the color.

The color can vary from bright yellow to brown or black. The name refers to their diet. They feed on the droppings of large animals. Some species do not need food at all. The body is oval in shape. Of the 600 species in the Russian Federation, there are only 20.