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7 Biggest Beetles & Insects in The World

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Beetle of the Caucasus

The curving distinguishes the giant scarab beetles, three-pronged horns that protrude from their cephalothorax in the shape of a W. These horns give the beetles their common name. The males often use these horns to compete with one another for mates and food. There are four different subspecies of Caucasus beetles, the majority of which are distributed in the countries of Malaysia and Indonesia. Male Caucasus beetles may grow to lengths of 3.5 to 5 inches or more, making them one of the biggest beetle species in all of Asia.

Beetle of the Caucasus

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