Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Before you get upset at that annoying neighbor who mows their lawn at the crack of dawn, you should check if you have any Hercules beetles living nearby. At 9 cm (3.5 in) in length, they are one of the largest beetles in the world. They make their signature whirring sound when they are distressed.

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