Stag Beetle - The most expensive rare beetle in the world

Pets have become an important part of the family for many people around the world. Many people love to keep pets and spend time with them, even don't hesitate to spend thousands of rupees to take care of them. But why would anyone keep insects and spend a lot of money to own them?

Can Stag Beetle Make You A Millionaire?

With this rare beetle, people are willing to spend thousands of dollars.

While many people hate insects, there are also many people who compete with others for their possession. In particular, the craze for this beetle also attracts the attention of many people because it can turn anyone into a millionaire overnight. This beetle ranges in size from 2 to 3 inches and is believed to be one of the smallest, strangest, and rarest species on Earth.

Why is Stag Beetle so expensive?

For ordinary people, no one would pay even a penny for a small insect, but for this rare bug, people are willing to spend thousands of dollars. The Stag beetles are a family of about 1,200 species of beetles in the family Lucanidae, currently classified in four subfamilies.

Its main identifying feature is the horns that grow out of the blackheads.

This 5 cm (2 inch) beetle is considered one of the most expensive animals due to their uniqueness and exoticism. Its main identifying feature is the horns that grow out of the blackheads. Its average size is between 2 and 4.8 inches. A few years ago, a Japanese breeder sold his Stag Beetle for $89,000 (about Rs 6.5 lakh). Now people are ready to spend money on this.

Beetles don't eat food

According to the National Museum of History, adult beetles do not eat, but do drink sweet liquids such as sap and liquid from decomposing fruit. It mainly relies on the energy stores it built up as a larva. The beetle larvae feed on dead wood, using their sharp jaws to scrape the fibrous surface for debris. Wood infected with white rot is particularly popular because it helps to decompose the wood. The larvae also digest fungi and other organisms in the wood.

The natural habitat of these insects is woodland and can also be found in hedgerows, traditional orchards, and urban areas, especially in parks and woodlands. died.

Interesting facts about Stag Beetles

People love to keep this rare beetle as a pet. It is believed to be the largest beetle found on earth, which can grow up to 8.5 cm. In addition, it is confirmed that many medicines are also made from this insect. The heads and thorax of these insects are glossy black and the wings are chestnut brown. Male Stag beetles have large lower jaws (jaws) that look like deer antlers. Females do not have such 'big mouths' but their jaws are actually much stronger than that of males and are often seen on the ground. Because the females are usually looking for somewhere to lay their eggs. Male scarab beetles often use their antlers to compete with other males during mating season. They try to grab each other and the winner will throw the loser to the ground.

Stag Beetles' lifespan

Most male beetles live only a few weeks into adulthood. Warm places are more helpful to them because many scarabs die during the winter. Even in cold places, these insects can survive in warm places like compost piles. Beetles complete a seven-year life cycle from egg to adult.

 Beetles and their larvae are quite harmless. (Photo: Shutterstock).

They spend most of their lives underground as larvae, emerging only for a few weeks in the summer to find a mate and reproduce. Beetles and their larvae are quite harmless.

The adults stay underground until the temperature reaches a certain level. They usually come to the surface after warm summer rains when the ground is softer.

These beetles are harmless but don't mess with them

White beetles are harmless, but the male beetle's jaws are enough to make you uncomfortable if you provoke them. The female's jaws are slightly stronger and capable of biting, but they are not aggressive.

Beetles are great for parks, woods and gardens

"The beetles play an important role in recycling and decomposing dead wood and returning nutrients to the soil. A number of smaller insects and fungi depend on their activity, especially digging. They also provide food for the birds," said Max Barclay, Senior Curator of the Museum's beetle collection.

How to save the dwindling population of beetles

Beetles play an important role in recycling and decomposing dead wood.

Beetle populations are dwindling and if you really want this species to not disappear, simply stop deforestation and habitat destruction, providing dead wood in your garden. Not only does it help create a useful beetle nursery, but it also supports a variety of other insects and fungi. Stop using mulch or polythene as new bugs can get trapped and die.

In urban areas, beetles are very susceptible to being run over by cars. If you spot this rare insect on a road or sidewalk where they are likely to be run over or stepped on, move them to a safe place. Safer place in nearby vegetation.