Some beetles grow larger than a human hand and weigh hundreds of grams
In short: While many beetles like ladybirds are tiny, some species reach massive proportions. This video takes you behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum to explore the world of giant beetles, including the Titanus giganteus and the UK’s native stag beetle.
The Natural History Museum in London houses a vast collection of over 80 million objects, including a significant Coleoptera collection. This video features James Ashworth and scientist Talay Namintraporn, who examine several giant species, such as Dynastes hercules, Megasoma actaeon, and the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus.
These insects are remarkable for their size, with some adults exceeding the span of a human hand. Their growth is equally impressive; in their larval stage, certain species can weigh as much as 200g.
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