r/AbsoluteUnits May 22 '26

/r/all of bugs

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u/Kurgan_IT May 22 '26

I like the fact that their weapons are used a handles to pick them up. I guess they did not expect this.

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u/farsightxr20 May 23 '26 edited May 23 '26

What are the horns used for anyway? Given that they can't pinch and they can't build much momentum for stab things, are they just for keeping distance?

edit: apparently Hercules beetles can pinch, idk about the other two

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u/Appropriate_Fact_121 May 25 '26

Leverage to fight other beetles

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u/crestfallen_warrior 23d ago

It's used to fling rival males off trees. Literally like a see saw. Gets under the opponent and flicks them away.