Titan Beetle, scientifically Titanus giganteus, is a Neotropical species of longhorn beetle and the sole species in its genus, one of the largest known beetles and insects at over 170 millimeters in length. Adult titan beetles live only a few weeks and protect themselves from predators with sharp spines and powerful jaws.
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Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Titanus giganteus
In Biome
Source Titan beetle (Wikipedia)
In Ecosystem
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Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Sources
1. Titan beetle (Wikipedia)
Infobox: taxon
Titanus giganteus
system statement
While the Titan Beetle is most generally associated with the Amazon Rainforest, it may also be found in other parts of South America if ecological conditions are favorable.
In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Distribution and habitat
The titan beetle is native to tropical rainforests throughout South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, the Guianas, and north-central Brazil.
In Ecosystem: Amazon Rainforest, Distribution and habitat
While the Titan Beetle is most generally associated with the Amazon Rainforest, it may also be found in other parts of South America if ecological conditions are favorable.
View the Source2. Titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) (Wikipedia)
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Titanus giganteus
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyChild Taxon Of: Cerambycidae, Taxon recordQuote, Child Taxon Of: Cerambycidae, Taxon record
"family": "Cerambycidae"
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