Stag Beetle: World's Most Expensive Insect
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Stag beetle is one of the most expensive insects in the world and can cost as much as Rs 75 lakh
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A stag beetle is expensive because it is quite rare and believed to be a lucky charm
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Some think that keeping a stag beetle can make you rich overnight
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These insects weigh between 2-6 grams and have an average lifespan of 3-7 years
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While the males are 35-75mm long, the females are 30-50mm in length
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Its name has been derived from the distinctive mandibles that are found on the male ones, resembling an antler of stags
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Stag beetles thrive in warm, tropical environments and are sensitive to cold temperatures
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Adult stag beetles primarily feed on sweet liquids like tree sap and the juice from rotting fruit
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The larvae of stag beetles feed on dead wood, using their sharp jaws to scrape and extract splinters from the fibrous surface
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They do not pose a threat to living trees or shrubs, making them harmless to healthy vegetation
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