The Biggest in Mexico - Elephant Beetle (Megasoma elephas)

One of the largest beetles of the world endemic to western Mexico. Males reach lengths of 12 cm and more; females are slightly smaller and lack the prominent horns. Adults feed on rotting fruit and live only around 4 months. In the forests of Puerto Vallarta, the adults can be seen only in between October and February. Larvae eat decomposing wood and need full 3 years to attain optimum size. Although heavy, these beetles fly quite well. Note the incredible size of this adult male (compared to a hand of an adult person).

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[mawoh]

I would shriek like a little girl if that thing landed on me.

[mymikeyang]

holy crap that's bigger than some volkswagons!

[YuleahKay]

How is it that a beetle the size of a man's hand is adorable to me, but a cockroach the size of my fingernail is horrifying?

[jimmy2k4o]

i like to believe that i have infinity for all living creatures, but if that came near me it would die

[mkdslover1232]

imagine squishing one of those by accident...

[TheFunny6789]

razer megasoma !! lolz

[vilepium]

damn thats big.. 

[MoshiMoxx]

I want it :(

[killboyx10]

OMG I found one of these today and I couldn't believe the size of it! By far the biggest bug I've seen.

[CaptainObvious0000]

his legs shine like they were dangerous blades

[MisticWays]

Damn! What Toys-R-Us store did you find that baby at? O.O Lolz