The world's most expensive insect... weighs 5 grams and costs 75 lakhs, know why people are crazy about stag beetle
Stag beetle comes in the category of rare insects. It is considered to be the most expensive insect in the world. These insects, which thrive in hot and tropical climates, are not only prized for their rarity but are also considered a symbol of good luck. Their presence brings wealth to the house.
Ankush Pandey
INTRO
- Stag beetle is the world's most expensive insect
- It is found in hot and tropical climates
- People consider stag as a symbol of good luck
- Many types of medicines are also made from stag beetles
- These insects are more common in hot places
People worldwide adopt many methods to kill insects from their homes, but there is one insect that people not only want to keep in their homes but also buy at a high price. The name of this insect is Stag Beetle and it is one of the most expensive insects in the world. The price of one Stag Beetle is up to Rs 75 lakh. The specialty of Stag Beetle makes it so expensive. It is quite rare and is also used in medicines. People also consider it a lucky charm. Many people believe that keeping Stag Beetle in the house can make you rich overnight. In such a situation, people are ready to buy it at any cost.
A research published in the Scientific Data journal states that these insects are representatives of the important carboxylic group in the forest ecosystem. According to the Natural History Museum in London, stag beetles weigh between 2 and 6 grams, and their ave
Where are stag beetles found?
Stag beetles are susceptible to cold temperatures and do best in warm, tropical climates. They naturally live in woodlands but can also be found in hedgerows, traditional orchards, and urban areas such as parks and gardens where dry wood is plentiful. Larvae of stag beetles consume dead wood, scraping splinters from the fibrous surface with their razor-sharp jaws. Since they exclusively eat dead wood, stag beetles pose no threat to living trees or shrubs. This makes them good for healthy vegetation.
Stag beetles derive their name from the distinctive jaws found on male beetles, which resemble deer horns. Male stag beetles use their distinctive, horn-like jaws to fight each other for the opportunity to mate with females during breeding season. The combination of stag beetles' rarity, ecological importance, and cultural beliefs makes them highly valuable, fetching millions in the market.
What do they eat?
Stag beetles feed on sweet liquids such as tree sap and the juices of rotting fruit. Stag beetle larvae feed on dead wood, using their pointed jaws to scrape and rip pieces off the fibrous surface. Stag beetles do not pose a threat to living trees or shrubs.
