Top 7 Insects You Won't Believe Exist
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The world is full of strange creatures, thankfully for us many of which are safely hidden away
in the assorted forests and jungles across the globe.
But when you look a little closer, you will uncover a world of bizarre and sometimes terrifying
insects.
Today lets look at 7 insects you won't believe exist!
#7 - Glow In The Dark Cockroach This unique species of Giant cockroaches are
native to the country of Ecuador, one of the strangest features it boasts is it's ability
to literally glow in the dark.
With two lanterns shining brightly on its back.
This effect known as auto-fluorescence, is though to be a defensive mechanism used to
mimic the appearance of a "toxic click beetle".
By doing so, this cockroach is able to fend off much larger predators.
Receiving its scientific classification in 2012, only one specimen has ever been found,
with the insect now believed to be officially extinct.
#6 - Giant Weta This unique species of weta is found in the
forests of New Zeland, known for being massively larger than normal wetas these insects are
up to 4 inches and can weigh up to 70 grams or 2.5 ounces!
Holding the title of the heaviest documented insects in the world, capable of eating an
entire carrot faster than most humans can!
Although they are known to be fairly passive their sheer size and looks don't help ease
the fear.
Often referred to as dinosaur insects due to them not changing since literally the beginning
of time.
These giants are here to stay!
#5 - Assassin Bug Known as an "Ambush Predator" this unusual
insect injects lethal saliva that liquefies the insides of it's prey!
But it doesn't stop there, the assassin bug then extracts the liquid and feeds on it!
It's legs are covered in microscopic hairs that assist in latching onto prey, making
it similar to that of mantises.
Ranging in size from roughly 4mm to 40mm long these killers can be found across areas of
Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.
Be warned the assassin bug is prepared to defend itself, often causing painful stabs
to any humans who dare touch them.
#4 - Bot Fly The Oestridae are a family of various flies
most commonly called the "Bot fly" or "Warble Fly", with a fairly innocent sounding name
you might not think much of this insect.. but thats all about to change.
The word "Bot" literally means maggot in this case- due to the species of flies regularly
targeting and injecting parasites into humans.
The process begins with the botfly depositing eggs inside of it's victim, either injecting
them directly into the skin or letting them hatch outside the host and burrow their way
in later.
With human victims stating they can literally feel the larvae moving inside of them.. this
insect is something straight out of nightmares.
#3 - Scorpion Flies First off..
you may be asking yourself is this a scorpion or a fly??
The answer may surprise you!
Officially known as the "Mecoptera" this family of insects encompass roughly 550 species worldwide.
Although they have no relation to actual scorpions, the males have enlarged genitals which resemble
that of a stinger.
Thankfully it's all for show and is totally harmless due to them being consumers of mainly
dead organisms.
One of the most unique things about the scorpion fly is it's intense mating ritual where the
females are offered gifts in the form of prey.
Offered by the assorted males, the females select the winner based on who brought the
juiciest snack!
#2 - Titan Beetle If the name doesn't clue you in, this beetle
is a literal titan of the insect world!
Often the size of small rats, these are classified as the largest beetles on earth coming in
at over 5 to 6 inches.
The titan boasts a massive horn with curved and sharp mandibles that can easily snap a
pencil in half!
Although its larvae have never been seen before its believed they come to life by feeding
on wood and hiding out for several years to reach full size.
With defensive methods such as loud hissing as warnings and biting enemies with their
strong mandibles, you don't want to be on the wrong end of those jaws!
#1 - Japanese Giant Hornet By this point in the list, you've pretty much
seen it all.
But as you know, we often save the best for last!
This riddiculously large hornet comes in at over 1.8 inches or 4.5 centimeters long with
a wingspan greater than 2.4 inches or 6 centimeters!
Boasting a bright yellow head and beady black eyes these predators strike with a vengance.
After injecting neurological venom directly into your blood stream the hornet lets out
a battle cry that releases pheromone, alerting it's nearby friends to join the fight!
Able to fly up to 40-50 miles each day this king of the insect world can take out an entire
hive of 30,000 normal bees in less than four hours!
Humans are warned to steer clear of this killer as it's stings often lead to anaphylactic
shock and even death!
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