7 Biggest Beetles & Insects in The World

Hercules’ beetle

Another bug that lives up to its name is the Hercules beetle. The beetle species has the record for its most incredible lifespan and is one of the biggest flying insects in the world. Only the males of this species of rhinoceros beetle have the enormous horns for which the species is named; females of this species do not have horns. It is very uncommon for Hercules beetles to reach a length of up to 7 inches, and this measurement considers the distinctive horn size on their thorax.

Hercules beetles are not nearly as dangerous as they seem; their primary diet consists of decaying and new wood and a wide variety of fruits. Most of the time, rather than hunting prey, they use their horns as a method of self-defense or to battle with other males of the species.

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