A Few Fun Beetle Facts...
The heaviest insect in the world is the Goliath beetle from Africa. A big male can weigh up to 100 grams!
There are more than 300,000 species of beetles, making them the largest order of insects in the world.
The metallic-colored wing covers of some beetles are used for jewelry.
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