Giant Fijian long-horned beetle
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Giant Fijian long-horned beetle
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The giant Fijian long-horned beetle is native to the island of Viti Levu in Fiji, and is one of the largest living insect species, with specimens around 15 cm long, excluding legs, antennae, or jaws. It is closely related to the Taveuni beetle, which is only marginally smaller. These beetles have powerful jaws, and should be handled with care when alive—when threatened, they produce a loud and fearsome hissing noise by squeezing air out from under their elytra. The rainforest habitat on its home
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Species of beetle
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Fijian_long-horned_beetle
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2024-04-02T11:18:30Z
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