From creepy crawling bugs; to the massive Hercules beetle; These are 17 weird and terrifying insects \r
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Wheel Bug\r
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Mosquitoes\r
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Africanized Honey Bee\r
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Assassin Bug\r
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Tse Tse Fly \r
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House Centipede\r
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Dementor Wasp\r
The species of cockroach wasp was first documented in new … and is so scary, that scientists ually named it after the demons in the Harry Potter books! Its native to Thailand and measures up to 10.9 mm long. The insect is called a ‘cockroach wasp because of its unusual behavior toward cockroaches. When it stings its prey, a toxin is released that leaves the cockroach alive, but unable to control its movement. That allows the wasp to more easily capture the roach and direct it to its nest … where it will be used for the wasps larvae to feed off of!.\r
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Scorpion Fly -- Maybe a case where the insect looks scarier than it really is … But its definitely a scary look. Thankfully, Scorpion flies only threaten insects that are dead or dying scooping them up with powerful jaws. The Scorpionfly gets its name from the appendage that resembles a scorpions stinger. But in some species, this is ually the enlarged genitals of the male. Chances are, youll either find that scary … or amusing. \r
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Asian Giant Hornet \r
Heres a creature that would be difficult to miss … and chances are, you would want to miss an encounter. The big insect is around the size of your thumb. With a wingspan of around 3 inches, its the worlds largest hornet. It also has a fearsome stinger that can release a flesh-eating venom, that can induce cardiac arrest. That sounds bad enough (and it is) … but the venom contains a pheromone that alerts others of its ilk that youre a target. Because theyre known to fly at speeds up to 25 mph, theyre difficult to outrun.\r
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Bullet Ant\r
Theyre kind of small to be considered one of the biggest threats in the Amazon rainforest … But they one of the worlds largest ant species, going about an inch long. They get their name due to the severity of their bite … Some victims have claimed its as painful as being shot with a bullet! The ants venom not only produces a painful sting … it also results in overwhelming pain that causes swelling, weakness and lethargy. This critter is also called the 24-hour Ant … thats about how long the misery lasts.\r
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Jewel Wasp \r
This critter belongs to the family of cockroach wasps, not unlike the previously mentioned Dementor Wasp … youll recall they like to prey on roaches. The Jewel Wasp has a body that appears almost metallic, with green and blue colorations. Its known for injecting venom directly into the brain of a cockroach … that turns the victim into a type of zombie. And what happens next does in f sound like a horror . The wasp lays its eggs into the abdomen of the cockroach. Upon hatching, the larvae will feed on the roach, chewing through its innards -- all while the host is still alive! \r
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Giant Weta\r
This one sure does look intimidating … but it doesnt have the same scary behavior as some of the other insects on the list. Still, the Wetas sheer size is enough to give people the jim-jams. Found in New Zealand, there are eleven species of this creature. Theyre among the heaviest insects in the world-- and going around 2.5 ounces, its heavier than some rodents and birds! And their bodies can measure around 8 inches, including the legs and antennae. \r
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Hercules Beetle\r
Taking a look at this picture, of looks as if someone is holding some sort of alien life form (2) The oblong shape and orange coloration … along with the bizarre horn-like pincers extending from the body … convinced many people that this was an extraterrestrial species. Video ually shows the object wriggling and writhing around in a creepy fashion, which only added to the speculation online. The strange life form is ually the larva of the aptly named Hercules beetle. Its the third stage of the larvas life as it morphs into an adult beetle … and it stays dormant in its cocoon as it develops its exoskeleton within. Did you know the Hercules beetle grows more than 6.5 inches long, and can weigh around three ounces. And if you think they look weird at this stage of their life, they start off looking like a huge, yellow worm … big enough to nearly fill up a human hand (4/wiki)! But as adults, they truly do look like a fearsome alien species that are made out of metal (5/wiki) … and can lift objects around 850 times their body weight!
