The Biggest in Mexico - Elephant Beetle (Megasoma elephas)

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Uploaded by on Apr 14, 2008

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

  • holy crap that's bigger than some volkswagons!

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  • 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?

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

  • imagine squishing one of those by accident...

  • razer megasoma !! lolz

  • damn thats big.. 

  • I want it :(

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

  • his legs shine like they were dangerous blades

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

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