Fun Facts: Huge Insects from Around the World

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Sorry folks, it’s no urban myth – these bugs are real! But don’t worry, they won’t become part of your NJ pest control nightmare.

  • The size of a kitten…
    The Goliath Beetle, native to Africa’s tropical forests, can weigh up to 3.5 ounces – nearly 1/4 pound! One of the biggest bugs on earth in terms of sheer mass, it sounds like a helicopter when in flight.
  • Makes a great pet…
    Only found on the Little Barrier Island of New Zealand, the Giant Weta, cousin of crickets and grasshoppers, grows up to 4 inches long – not counting legs and antennae! Residents claim these gentle giants make fabulous pets.
  • Feasts on bats and birds…
    A long drink of water, the carnivorous Peruvian Giant Centipede can grow up to 13 inches long.
  • Feels like stepping on stinging nettles…
    The South American Goliath Spider is the largest spider in the world, weighing over 3.75 pounds and reaching up to 12 inches across. Stomping with bare feet not recommended.
  • Well-known for its bad temper…
    Reaching 2 inches in length, the monstrous Asian Giant Hornet is the largest species of hornet in the world. Its 1/4 inch long stinger remains attached, injecting venom containing 8 different chemicals.

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