Dynastes Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I came across a story I'd never heard before in an old book. One of the largest and most impressive longhorn beetles in the world was Xixuthrus heros a species just a little smaller than Titaneus giganteus. I'd never heard of this neat looking species. It reportedly was considered a delicacy by the natives and eaten to extinction. However, the extinction reports aren't true just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Clausen Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Interesting! Wikipedia has a bit of info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Fijian_long-horned_beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikiman Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 It will be a shame if it really becomes extinct =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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