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Scary, Large Insects Photo Essay

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Some of the Largest and Scariest Insects.

The Goliath Bird Eater. — The Goliath Bird Eater.This spider belongs to the tarantula family and is the second largest spider in the world. The spider was named in the Victorian era for its reputation for eating Hummingbirds. These spiders are found in the rainforests of South America and prefer marshes and swamps. The female may lay between 100 and 200 eggs which hatch into spiderlings within 2 months.

Giant Atlas Moth. — Giant Atlas Moth., Scary Insect.The atlas moth can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia. They are considered the largest moths in the world with a wingspan of up to 10 inches. The name “Atlas” comes from their map like wing patterns. In India they are cultivated for their silk. In Taiwan this silk is used to make pocket purses. The lifespan of the adult moth is a mere 2 weeks.

Scary Insect, Giant Isopod. — Found in the Gulf of Mexico, they are mainly scavengers in the deep sea and they feed on dead whales, fish and squid. This creature has 7 pairs of legs and 4 sets of jaws.

Giant Water Bug. — Known as alligator ticks in Florida, they are found world-wide and live in freshwater streams. These bugs which are considered a delicacy in Thailand (yes they eat them!) are predators which feed on fish, amphibians, snakes and baby turtles.

Giant Walking Stick. — This is a Giant New Guinea Walking Stick and can grow to be 6 inches long. The Giant Walking Stick lives in New Guinea and it’s diet consists of bramble, rose and guava

Giant Hornet. — This friendly little bee can be found in Japan. And now here is a handy fact. If they get pissed off, they will chase you for up to 3 miles! And in case you are wondering, they kill an average of 40 people per year.

The Titan Beetle, Scary Insect. — These lovely creatures known as Titan Beetles can be found in French Guiana and Brazil. Doesn’t that make your day? No one has ever seen the larvae for these critters. One theory is that the eggs germinate inside wood and may take several years to hatch

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