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Summary

The Horned Beetle is a large, nocturnal beetle found in Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive horn, which varies in size between males and females. This beetle damages young leaves by absorbing fluids. With a body size of 35-50 mm in length and 20-33 mm in width, it features six legs and two pairs of wings. Interestingly, the Horned Beetle has become a business opportunity in Japan, where it is popular among children and teenagers as a pet. This fascinating insect has captured the attention of Japanese people due to its impressive size, especially the ones from Indonesia.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Horned Beetle is the largest beetle in the world and is commonly found in Southeast Asia.
• 😀 The Horned Beetle is nocturnal, meaning it is most active at night.
• 😀 Adult Horned Beetles tend to stay at the tops of leaves and feed on young leaf tissue, causing damage.
• 😀 The beetle’s head features eyes, antennae, and a mouth, along with a prominent horn.
• 😀 Male Horned Beetles have longer horns compared to females.
• 😀 The Horned Beetle's head is hard with strong jaws, and it is black in color.
• 😀 The body of the Horned Beetle is dark brown to shiny black and measures between 35-50mm in length and 20-33mm in width.
• 😀 The Horned Beetle has 6 legs and 2 pairs of wings.
• 😀 In Japan, Horned Beetles are a popular pet choice among children and teenagers.
• 😀 Indonesian Horned Beetles are particularly appealing to the Japanese due to their larger size, creating an export opportunity.
• 😀 The observation report of the Horned Beetle aims to deepen understanding and encourages further study through questions and research.

Q & A

What is the Horned Beetle's habitat?

The Horned Beetle is widespread in Southeast Asia.

What makes the Horned Beetle unique in size?

The Horned Beetle is the largest beetle in the world.

When is the Horned Beetle most active?

The Horned Beetle is nocturnal, meaning it is most active at night.

Where do adult Horned Beetles typically stay during the day?

Adult Horned Beetles usually stick to the tops of leaves.

What do Horned Beetles feed on?

Horned Beetles absorb fluids and damage young leaf tissue.

What are some features of the Horned Beetle's head?

The Horned Beetle's head has eyes, antennae, a mouth, and one horn or small horn.

What is the difference between male and female Horned Beetles?

The male Horned Beetle has a longer horn than the female.

What are the physical characteristics of the Horned Beetle's head?

The head of the Horned Beetle is hard, has strong jaws, and is black in color.

What is the general appearance of the Horned Beetle's body?

The body of the Horned Beetle is dark brown to shiny black, and it is 35 to 50 mm long and 20 to 33 mm wide.

How many legs and wings does the Horned Beetle have?

The Horned Beetle has 6 legs and two pairs of wings.

How are Horned Beetles used in business?

Horned Beetles are popular as pets in Japan, where they are exported from Indonesia as a business opportunity.

Why are Horned Beetles particularly attractive to people in Japan?

The size of horned beetles from Indonesia is an attraction for Japanese children and teenagers who like them as pets.