15 Incredible Insects From Around The World

Insects are all over the place! Some individuals find them fascinating while others can't bear the notion of them. In any case, we share our planet with this nasty crawlies that seem like aliens. Insects have been on Earth long before humans and will continue to do so. There are many more insects on Earth than people – there are 900,000 recognized species and possibly millions more that have yet to be discovered! Check out our selection of the strangest (and coolest) ones we could locate.

Bettle in black and blue. Mecynorrhina Torquata, one of the world's biggest flower beetles. Common Name: Giant African Flower Beetle (commonly referred to as MTU). Distribution: Democratic republic of Congo and Uganda. Diet: Adults feed on ripe or rotting fruit and jelly pots for extra protein and nutrients. Larvae can be reared on decaying leaf/wood mulch or flake soil. The MTU is a medium to large species reaching up to 80mm and is available in a variety of different colours including green, red/brown, orange, blue/purple/black. This makes them a firm favourite amongst many hobbyists, including myself. They were one of the first species I ever raised, and I will always have room for them in my collection!