Los 16 insectos más grandes del mundo

1. The Titan Beetle
Interesting fact: The larvae have never been found, but are thought to feed inside wood and may take several years to reach full size before they pupate.



2. Elephant Beetle
Interesting fact: The life span of an adult Elephant Beetle is around one to three months.



3. Giant Long-legged Katydids
Interesting fact: They are believed the be the largest insect in the world.



4. Goliath Beetle
Interesting fact: They feed primarily on tree sap and fruit.



5. Giant Burrowing Cockroach
Interesting fact: They are the largest cockroach in the world.



6. Camel Spider
Interesting fact: Giant Camel Spiders have even been found hiding in soldier's sleeping bags.



7. Giant Walking Stick Insect
Interesting fact: They are the longest insects in the world.



8. Giant Weta
Interesting fact: They are one of the heaviest insects in the world. They can weigh as much as a sparrow.



9. Giant Isopod
Interesting fact: They do not eat Doritos.



10. Atlas Moth
Interesting fact: In India, Atlas moths are cultivated for their silk.



11. Tarantula Hawk
Interesting fact: They eat tarantulas, that's how they got their name.



12. Giant Water Bug
Interesting fact: In Thailand they are considered a delicacy, and are often attracted, harvested and collected using black lights.



13. Queen Alexandra's Birdwing
Interesting fact: It's the largest butterfly in the world. The first specimen ever found was taken down using a shotgun.



14. Chinese Mantis
Interesting fact: Originating from China, they were first introduced to North America around 1895 as a source of pest control.



15. Goliath Birdeater
Interesting fact: Females always mate, but sometimes may end up eating their mates.



16. Japanese Giant Hornet
Interesting fact: An annoyed Japanese Giant Hornet will chase a perceived threat for up to 3 miles. They kill, on average, 40 people every year. That's more than any other wild animal in Japan.

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