7 Biggest Beetles & Insects in The World

Giraffe stag beetle

Commonly reaching up to 12 centimeters, or 4.7 inches, in length, the giraffe stag beetle is the biggest member of the family of stag beetles found anywhere in the world. These dangerous beetles have mandibles that stand out from others because of the notches and serrations that resemble teeth.

These mandibles account for about half of the whole length of the insects body! Males of this species, like males of many other species on this list, have much bigger mandibles, which they use like antlers to pick each other up and fling each other while battling for food and mates. Males of this species also have a much higher reproductive rate.

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