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How big can a beetle get? The heaviest in the world is the African Goliath beetle (Goliathus goliatus). Individuals can weigh up to 100 grams, comparable to a small apple, …
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How big can a beetle get? The heaviest in the world is the African Goliath beetle (Goliathus goliatus). Individuals can weigh up to 100 grams, comparable to a small apple, and reach a length of 11 centimeters. For comparison, the Attacus atlas butterfly, native to Southeast Asia, has the largest wingspan—up to 30 centimeters. Its pupae are even used to produce silk in some regions of India. The absolute length record holder among living beetles is the Titan longhorn beetle (Titanus giganteus) from the Amazon rainforest. Its body can reach 17 centimeters, not including its impressive antennae. The New Zealand giant weta (Deinacrida heteracantha) is often considered the heaviest insect, surpassing the Goliath beetle. One female weighed 71 grams, more than a sparrow! These silent giants hail from Little Barrier Island. And if we look back in time, the Meganeura monyi, an ancient dragonfly from the Carboniferous period, had a wingspan of up to 75 centimeters. Nature has always amazed us with its scale, and who knows what giants are still lurking!
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