There are many animals around the world which are dangerous for humans too. But there are many creatures which are very useful to us. But today we are going to tell you about an insect which can make anyone a millionaire overnight. In such a situation, if this insect comes in front of your eyes, then do not delay in catching it. The structure of this insect is also strange. Now you might be wondering which insect is this? So let us tell you that its name is Stag Beetles, which is considered one of the most expensive insects in the world. Its price usually ranges up to Rs 75 lakh, but it can easily be sold for crores also. It sounds strange, but it is absolutely true that people all over the world are ready to spend a lot of money to raise this beetle.
In such a situation, the question arises that what is special about this small stag beetle, which makes it an expensive insect. In such a situation, let us tell you that it is used for medicinal purposes. Besides, they are also considered a symbol of good luck, due to which their price is very high. Now you can think that if you get this one insect then you can easily buy a luxury car like Audi or BMW in it. This insect is only two to three inches long, but those who buy it are also kind hearted. They want to keep this insect with them at any cost. In return they are ready to free their pockets also. It is said that these are quite rare and exceptionally unique. Its name is derived from the distinctive jaws found on the male insect, which resemble the antlers of a deer. They usually eat and drink liquids which are sweet like tree sap. They also consume liquids from rotten fruits.
However, stag beetles cannot tolerate the cold and die. That’s why they like to live only in tropical places. These oaks are found in woodlands, gardens, parks etc. These are also considered very important for the ecosystem. Stag beetle larvae depend on old trees and decaying wood. They use their sharp jaws to scrape away rotten wooden surfaces. Their favorite food is wood infected with white rot. Experts say that male stag beetles have large jaws, which they use to wrestle with rival males. This wrestling is done to win the females. Male stag beetles are 2-3 inches tall, but females are even smaller. The jaws of females are also smaller than those of males, but are more powerful. In larval form, female stag beetles can be identified by their cream color and thick ovaries visible through the skin. Females are usually visible on the ground and are always looking for a place to lay their eggs.
Considered a symbol of good luck, these insects are used in making medicines for the treatment of arthritis and gout. Let us tell you that the larvae of stag beetles become adults in 3 to 5 years, but their total lifespan is 4-7 years. Now the question is that if this insect is found then how to sell it? For this we searched Google and found that for this one has to register on an online site. You can also try to sell this insect through social media. However, stag beetles cannot be legally sold in the United Kingdom. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it is listed as a ‘priority species’. The stag beetle is red listed in many European countries and their numbers have declined throughout Europe. They are extinct in Denmark and Latvia. Let us tell you that these do not pose any threat to living trees or bushes.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 10, 2024, 06:33 IST
