This species of beetle eats decaying wood as a larvae and then dies within a few weeks after reaching adulthood, they do not eat after reaching adulthood, they simply spend their time trying to find a mate.
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about 5 months
Titanus giganteus. The extremely rare South American Longhorn Beetle checks in from time to time at lengths greater 6" long. In his 1874 work, Insects Abroad, the Reverend J.G. Wood reports on a 9" long Titanus specimen. Average Titanus specimens check in well over 5" on average.
The world's largest beetle is the Titanus giganteus, also known as the Titan beetle. It can reach lengths of up to 6.6 inches (16.7 cm) and is found in the rainforests of South America. This impressive beetle has intimidating mandibles and is known for its loud hissing sound when threatened.
Titanus was created in 1904.
Bathynomus giganteus was created in 1879.
Cryptacanthodes giganteus was created in 1858.
Megadytes giganteus was created in 1835.
Blaberus giganteus was created in 1758.
Mastigoproctus giganteus was created in 1835.
Oidaematophorus giganteus was created in 1855.
titanus can symbolize great hyperreflexia means it overactive reflexes... Like spasm, twitching tendencies, it should be a motor neuron disease
The episode in the first season of "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" in which the Rangers first meet Titanus is titled "Gung Ho!" however only Jason and Tommy got to meet Titanus in that episode.