A massive nocturnal beetle, the Giant Longhorn has strongly developed mandibles capable of inflicting a powerful bite.

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A massive nocturnal beetle, the Giant Longhorn has strongly developed mandibles capable of inflicting a powerful bite. The huge grubs burrow in the soft wood of marula trees

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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