A titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) and a banana for scale

The titan beetle is the world's largest beetle by body length, growing up to 17 cm (6.7 in)! The beetles have a strong bite, but they don't eat during their short lifetime as adults.

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Some Bugs Go Without Food 🪲⁉️🪲
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The titan beetle is roughly the size of a small mouse, and its massive mandibles are strong enough to snap a pencil in half. #science #sciencefacts #titanbeetle #beetle

The titan beetle is roughly the size of a small mouse, and its massive mandibles are strong enough to snap a pencil in half.

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