Everything You Didn't Know About Giant Beetles

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  • @OddAnimalSpecimens
    @OddAnimalSpecimens  ปีที่แล้ว +74

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    • @lakshmb6136
      @lakshmb6136 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love your videos

    • @lakshmb6136
      @lakshmb6136 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can you make a video about ants or centipedes/milipedes.

    • @JimmyB2772
      @JimmyB2772 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love your stuff, my son and I love the weird but true series as well,wish you guys still did that too.

    • @thatgirlsteff
      @thatgirlsteff 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😁😂🎉📌

    • @RosiePosey5150
      @RosiePosey5150 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish my husband had the same enthusiasm for this kind of stuff. He doesnt appreciate it like me so im the weirdo in our relationship

  • @blamb9977
    @blamb9977 ปีที่แล้ว +666

    This plays like a whimsical children's show and I am absolutely enamored.

    • @blamb9977
      @blamb9977 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      For the record, I think the Longest (without Antennae) is 'the biggest'!

    • @Shadey2224
      @Shadey2224 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      For me I think the largest is the heaviest one, and it's best to use their adult phases. So it's the Goliath Beetle for me 🪲🐞

    • @tifftreads
      @tifftreads 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Like Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood

    • @Melly86
      @Melly86 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      🪲🐛

    • @SKNDR
      @SKNDR 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@tifftreads kind of remind me of george the monkey that i have forgotten about for so long , such nostalgia

  • @TheToneBender
    @TheToneBender ปีที่แล้ว +1782

    The biggest Beatles are John Lennon and Paul McCartney, both at around 180 cm

  • @DomanicSly
    @DomanicSly ปีที่แล้ว +387

    When you brought up their ability to fly, I thought you would be showing us the largest wingspan. I am going to Google that now.

    • @mythplatypuspwned
      @mythplatypuspwned ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too.

    • @qoilmdimibmliopqoilmdimibm7589
      @qoilmdimibmliopqoilmdimibm7589 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I only know that if you compare the folded/opened ratio, the earwigs wins by able fold it 1/18 of its original size (around 5-6%)
      And yeah, earwigs can fly and its terrifying XD but NGL cool in slow mo

    • @JoboyJordan
      @JoboyJordan ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *will chatgpt that

    • @FerrexShelby-ed9hg
      @FerrexShelby-ed9hg ปีที่แล้ว +2

      on the goog

    • @FerrexShelby-ed9hg
      @FerrexShelby-ed9hg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      on the chat

  • @sori3
    @sori3 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +147

    I love that all the coloring and animation is done in the same artstyle as the Very Hungry Caterpillar.

    • @scratchinmagician
      @scratchinmagician 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I was just mentioning that to my wife as we were watching!

  • @mindblown42069
    @mindblown42069 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    I knew beetles could get pretty chonky, but I didnt expect some beetles to be super hairy to be honest. Interesting video.

    • @NativeVsColonial
      @NativeVsColonial ปีที่แล้ว +6

      THICC and hairy 🗿

    • @HappiEditz
      @HappiEditz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Chonky and fuzzy beetles. I like it.

    • @stitchgor3
      @stitchgor3 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love wooly chafer beetles!

  • @Langharig_Tuig
    @Langharig_Tuig ปีที่แล้ว +90

    It should be the beetle with the largest volume. Which most likely will also be the heaviest, ergo the Goliath beetle is the winner (at least out of the beetles shown in this video)

    • @GogetaBlue_Editzzz
      @GogetaBlue_Editzzz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah Bro The Largest Beetle Is The Titan Beetle

    • @moonbugmattel5479
      @moonbugmattel5479 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@GogetaBlue_Editzzzim pretty sure thats just the heaviest specimen, on average iirc goliaths are heavier

    • @nekhumonta
      @nekhumonta 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bet it's that giant larva

  • @v1x4z
    @v1x4z ปีที่แล้ว +65

    finally, my animal crossing beetle expertise is coming in handy

    • @chuchu9649
      @chuchu9649 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah the goliath beetle is gnarly

  • @floodedmoat
    @floodedmoat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    Fun fact: the theoretically largest beetle larva has never been found by modern scientists, though its boreholes in tree stumps allow us to guess. The titan beetle (shown briefly at 4:40) has a larval form that is thought to reach around a foot long, thus making it both the longest and heaviest beetle in the world.

    • @smickothesmickest
      @smickothesmickest 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      A... FOOT... LONG...? That's -- oh my god. That goes up to my knee. It's around the size of the longest stickbug I've ever seen. That thing was massive. Oh geez...

    • @ItzThatCatK5
      @ItzThatCatK5 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Damnn, they rare or smtn?

    • @sthui2866
      @sthui2866 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      it's not a foot long lol, the largest specimen is 16.7cm. It's less heavy than the Actaeon beetle and shorter than the Hercules beetle.

    • @floodedmoat
      @floodedmoat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sthui2866 larval form, my friend. The larva of the titan beetle has never been recorded, but based on size ratios between imago and larva of similar species, the late stage titan beetle larva would be about a foot (estimate).

  • @amandaegeskovhald8222
    @amandaegeskovhald8222 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I usually prefer mass when looking at the "biggest of something". It's less subjective and I want big and chonk. And considering we're talking about *beetles* I will have to go with the adult form and not a grub. I know they're the same species but a grub is just not a beetle yet, you know?
    So my pick is the Goliath.

  • @TrungNguyen-du9cn
    @TrungNguyen-du9cn ปีที่แล้ว +37

    My favorite science channel, especially with this video about insects and beetles. Mr. Orange Beanie is a good narrator/presenter. We have a real person. 👍

  • @dinca3643
    @dinca3643 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What about wingspan? That could be another catagory

  • @endercat3344
    @endercat3344 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Sorry I don't have much money right now, but I just wanted to let you know your videos (especially on insects) mean a lot to me!

    • @endercat3344
      @endercat3344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @sundiver9074 :)

    • @stitchgor3
      @stitchgor3 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Goat

  • @McEiring
    @McEiring ปีที่แล้ว +49

    you have captured some magical essense in these videos. good on ya, keep it going. the tone of voice, the musical inputs, and the curiouse nature of the video topic, the vibe is great

  • @sgtdeadend
    @sgtdeadend ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This makes me feel like 10 yrs old watching animal planet or PBS

  • @paraboo8994
    @paraboo8994 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    So great to see beetles on this channel! They're awesome and sadly underrated. They make great pets, too ❤

    • @icarusclark1653
      @icarusclark1653 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What types of beetles would you recommend for a beginner? I've been keeping snails for a bit, and I'm itching to branch out into other inverts!

    • @paraboo8994
      @paraboo8994 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@icarusclark1653 I think sun beetles, pachnoda marginata, are great for beginners! They're not fussy and just a joy to watch scamper around.
      What kind of snails do you have?

    • @PrincessPieGirlRotation
      @PrincessPieGirlRotation ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@icarusclark1653 I wholeheartedly agree with OP. I just adore beetles. A perfect beginner species is the blue death feigning beetle (my first pet invert actually). Another good beginner species is the morio beetle (the adult of the superworm which can be found at any pet store as feeder insects). I pupated three superworms that I got from my friend’s brother who has a leopard gecko. The three beetles are all still alive after 13 months!

    • @bobbynelson5849
      @bobbynelson5849 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@icarusclark1653i will say if you get a beetle or any bug that eats fruit make sure to thoroughly wash the fruit you give it to get rid of pesticides

  • @PrincessPieGirlRotation
    @PrincessPieGirlRotation ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really love insects and other creepy crawlies, but beetles are my favorite! They make fantastic pets. They’re active, very entertaining, and even have their own personalities. Love these lil dudes ❤

    • @foodforthought247
      @foodforthought247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true. I recently got a pair of Homoderus mellyi, and they are the coolest things ever. Now I just have to wait for them to exit their 4-6 month long dormant stage...

  • @Aeglos15
    @Aeglos15 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The music and the soft narration gives me a strong Mr. Rodgers vibe.
    I think beetles are so cool. Some of my favorite creatures. This was a great episode.

  • @tormentakid
    @tormentakid 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I just found this channel and it has me giggling with the absolute pristine vibes of the piano telegraphing the text... to think I was just feeling like watching some beetle videos...

  • @nruss9912
    @nruss9912 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video is like a bug learning video for adults. I love the simplicity and children’s books artistry

  • @sirkreiss
    @sirkreiss ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would love to see more videos on beetles, they’re some of my favorite creatures! You’re videos are always so calming and informative!! Love them so much ❤❤🪲🪲

  • @juliarcamo2049
    @juliarcamo2049 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm having nostalgia from the music and the video it makes me so happy to see them grow 🥺

  • @PikminLin
    @PikminLin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The larvae of Actaeon beetle can weight up to 200 grams. Saw one at Japanese beetle shop.

  • @annikalam3879
    @annikalam3879 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I absolutely love your content and especially the way you format your videos! It brings me back to my childhood when I would watch animal documentaries all day! Thank you for this❤

  • @evvyjinnie
    @evvyjinnie ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i feel like im in heaven whenever im watching a video of yours

  • @KamenRiderSenpai
    @KamenRiderSenpai 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    it's like im watching a childrens educational video

  • @Pika_Gabe
    @Pika_Gabe ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They look like little pieces of art. They're spectacular really!

  • @piveroni6557
    @piveroni6557 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Saw a few of this guy’s videos when he started out a couple years ago so awesome to see how much his content has improved

  • @Fusion3-m6b
    @Fusion3-m6b 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man I love this channel so much. It is a relaxing break from all the brain rot infecting TH-cam. I wish you a lot of success and keep up the lovely informative content!

  • @mintallylost222
    @mintallylost222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should add the little sound effects in the ad segment as well. It tickles my brain and I just really like it.

  • @Thekidfromcalifornia2.0
    @Thekidfromcalifornia2.0 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have western Hercules beetle tattoo. The whiteish grey beetles with black spot. So cool to know that large of a beetle is In North America.

  • @SirLancelot22
    @SirLancelot22 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His voice could put an elephant to sleep lmao

    • @snarkishark
      @snarkishark 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why an elephant? 🤣 Are they known to have difficulty sleeping? 😮

  • @TheMunchkinita2509
    @TheMunchkinita2509 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Idk.. seems to me that the Longhorn beetle got shortchanged here. If you turned the antennas the other way, it would be even longer than the way it was done in the video. I wonder why it was done this way.. like is there an official reason?

    • @scarabdust
      @scarabdust ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Probably because most if not all longhorned beetle antennae don't naturally point forward

    • @TheMunchkinita2509
      @TheMunchkinita2509 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scarabdust ohhh.. I had no idea, thank you

  • @EastonAgnor
    @EastonAgnor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like I could fall asleep to this IN A GOOD WAY!!!😃😃😃

  • @marquionyt
    @marquionyt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy part is a lot of them fly I’m just so happy they don’t live around me. Only the June beetles do

  • @Goergekarazaki
    @Goergekarazaki 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    4:21 *“the largest Hercules are..about the length of. Your average banana”* 💀💀💀

  • @TheRobloxLover5678
    @TheRobloxLover5678 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your videos really mean a lot to me 😊😊😊

  • @rfbite
    @rfbite 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm just so in love with your channel. Great work, the narrative is relaxing and informative.

  • @danowsom
    @danowsom 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just loved the piano chords! It made the video so much more immersive and relaxing. Congrats for the great content!

  • @titlisardar1402
    @titlisardar1402 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    why are your videos so satisfying.....!! your videos are informative as well as mellifluous.

  • @zanacos1
    @zanacos1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    these videos are surreal, in the best way

  • @Fishlover2302
    @Fishlover2302 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    0:16 oreo beetle (makes sense cuz its black n white)

  • @thewatsons915
    @thewatsons915 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fun fact, the Hercules beetle is the biggest beetle in the world, but it’s not the biggest bug in the world. The biggest bug in the world is called a giant weta

  • @Americanbadashh
    @Americanbadashh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Mr.Roger's style piano is so good for this kind of content!~

  • @quinnnolan8701
    @quinnnolan8701 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When you started pointing out the wings I thought you’d start to measure that (like birds wingspan). I guess just another way to distinct how “big” an insect is, but really crazy how many different ways a question can be answered.

  • @NaneunEnjel
    @NaneunEnjel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    if i saw that huge beetle larva irl, i wouldnt think its a beetle at first. i would assume its an overfed caterpillar. so the largest beetle for me is the hercules beetle.

  • @M1styGD
    @M1styGD 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel like you should do asmr as your voice is very soothing and would work very well for it

  • @FloorMat20
    @FloorMat20 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    His voice is so soft im simping

  • @Myrical32007
    @Myrical32007 ปีที่แล้ว

    "The horn that comes from it's head is called a head horn." "The horn that comes from it's thorax is called the t̶h̶o̶r̶a̶x̶ pronotal horn".

  • @Ryaos
    @Ryaos ปีที่แล้ว

    The video is so calm and I just love this.

  • @RexShen30281
    @RexShen30281 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For the heaviest weight of Actaeon beetle larvae, it can be over 150 grams easily, some of them even can grow to 220 gram .

  • @lilytran3942
    @lilytran3942 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    5:47 AAAAAAAA THEY CAN FLY??!??!?!

  • @Kushrioza
    @Kushrioza ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sir you remind me of my childhood and the PBS tv channel. Thank you for the great content.

  • @tewtheaxolotl9440
    @tewtheaxolotl9440 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i didn’t expect that the really big beetles could still fly lol

  • @kimchiman1000
    @kimchiman1000 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jesse Pinkman, Breaking Good.
    Appreciate your videos brother - just having some fun with it. I love the sense of fascination you convey to us viewers.

  • @koalako101_4
    @koalako101_4 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like that he let the audience decide

  • @ramonrr556
    @ramonrr556 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    1:27 do you see it ?

  • @Nell_Hell
    @Nell_Hell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the music you use

  • @kafkasimpp
    @kafkasimpp 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the way he said "ah! wings" melted my heart :з

  • @EastonAgnor
    @EastonAgnor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:11 No it’s to brush their teeth before bedtime

  • @timothyprior4340
    @timothyprior4340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Giving me serious mister Roger vibes

  • @rainfox2490
    @rainfox2490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos theyre so relaxing

  • @heybosskon
    @heybosskon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    watching your videos while doing my presentation project is so calming, i'm learning twice the information lol
    my vote on largest beetle is on sir hercules beetle! when you said it's average size is basically a banana I straight up stared at my own palm for two minutes imagining the size of it crawling on me. That'd def be a huge beetle!

  • @DanDaFreakinMan
    @DanDaFreakinMan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd count the fully grown ones only. It's like registering a newborn as the world's shortest person in the Guineas Book of World Records 😅

  • @RainyBasil9295
    @RainyBasil9295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone know a channel like this but about gemstones? I really love to learn about gemstones and i would love if anyone has any suggestions!

  • @najiaouarti7062
    @najiaouarti7062 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The average length of them is about the length of your average banana...
    Felt that😢

  • @Werevampiwolf
    @Werevampiwolf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate the Hungry Hungry Caterpillar style of the diagrams

  • @JeromeArtez
    @JeromeArtez 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought everyone has seen at least one of this videos where some girls see and rhino beetle and scream as it flies into their faces

  • @djlykaen
    @djlykaen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very Mr. Rogers esque, was relaxing to watch and listen to

  • @nola-
    @nola- 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    as a beetle enjoyer, thank you so much i love you

  • @risgetia6230
    @risgetia6230 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly really great watching these videos, so nice

  • @fra_yt
    @fra_yt ปีที่แล้ว

    i don't even know why i watch this with phobia of insects 😂

  • @JanetStarChild
    @JanetStarChild 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wouldn't measure an insect by the length of its antennae. That would be like telling a person to raise up their hands, and then measuring their height from there. If we did that, I'd be 7 feet tall.

  • @kobeandphoebeandcharliecjs4637
    @kobeandphoebeandcharliecjs4637 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    OAS20

  • @VeryRamah
    @VeryRamah 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how the most replayed part of the video is the transition between the sponsor to the video

  • @jbrolli86
    @jbrolli86 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m getting Mr Roger’s neighborhood vibes with the piano lol

  • @deathserpent9747
    @deathserpent9747 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is like blues clues but for bugs. I like it

  • @sofijapopic6977
    @sofijapopic6977 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love this and your vids in general! i beg you to make more beetle vids i love beetles sm

  • @BigBadDragon777
    @BigBadDragon777 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    From what I have learned "largeness" (not a real word 😂), is defined by weight and mass. The goliath beetle has both factors so it is safe to say it is the largest beetle

  • @HappiEditz
    @HappiEditz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hit my head on the table in shock that the (huge) larvae is that big! Thats quite big! Impressive, indeed

  • @jvmeel7454
    @jvmeel7454 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WHY AM I SITTING HERE MESMERIZED BY THIS VIDEO TALKING TO ME LIKE A CHILD😭😭😭

  • @PrimalRenegade17
    @PrimalRenegade17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay this makes me happy. Beetles are my jam! Love coleoptera.

  • @DasBoot03z
    @DasBoot03z ปีที่แล้ว

    This dudes got to be the coolest guy on TH-cam

  • @Fletch.
    @Fletch. ปีที่แล้ว

    Scarabaeidae in general is amazing 👌

  • @Dismal1883
    @Dismal1883 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am not scared of any beetle in close proximity (unless it sprays stuff). What I'm afraid of are those same beetles flying.
    As a person who is curious and loves nature, they turn from "Aww * shoving human emotions away * its pretty nice" to "SJHIBUGJV ITS FLYING"

  • @thetoycollectorofseville6428
    @thetoycollectorofseville6428 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should do videos on animals that actually make sounds.

  • @AUDACITY245
    @AUDACITY245 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly, off topic, I love the little piano sounds he uses. It feels so calming and nostalgic to me for some reason?

  • @EtBeTheGeekiestOfGeeks
    @EtBeTheGeekiestOfGeeks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I Absolutely Friggin Love Beetles,
    But I Still Am Absolutely Confused On How They Can Fly With The Aerodynamics Of A Grand Piano.

  • @ronin8344
    @ronin8344 ปีที่แล้ว

    Largest in terms of body size excluding apendages and protrusions (antenae, jaws, horns etc) the titan beetle

  • @walkerpierce5446
    @walkerpierce5446 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This feels like some kind of alternate reality children's show.

  • @JonuhOfficial
    @JonuhOfficial 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I use to catch and play with Rhino beetles when I was young, I lived in the Philippines 🇵🇭😁

  • @prodfauxes
    @prodfauxes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude I am absolutely tripping balls watching this video I’ve never been more entertained in my life

  • @skinnybuddha8988
    @skinnybuddha8988 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making these videos

  • @vathsa0075
    @vathsa0075 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Longest (no antenna) is the largest

  • @REL10000
    @REL10000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's more satisfying than the piano keys playing every time he wants to emphasize some things.

  • @donlino3246
    @donlino3246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought you were gonna do one for the beetle with the longest wingspan/widest

  • @kuriyaimisuki9053
    @kuriyaimisuki9053 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg i love beetles i had one as a pet and they are so CUTE❤❤❤love the video really informative and interesting 😊

  • @militantpacifist4087
    @militantpacifist4087 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:21 antennae*

  • @好奇心-q1r
    @好奇心-q1r ปีที่แล้ว

    Actaeon beetles's larva can go up to 250 g having a 100g larva is a little bit under grow

  • @hrpang
    @hrpang ปีที่แล้ว

    That last beetle reminds me of the Paradox Frog, a frog where the tadpoles were larger than the adults.