Killer Insects of Burma

  1. The Giant Asian Hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is a large species of hornet found in Myanmar and other parts of Asia. It is known for its venomous sting, which can be fatal to humans in some cases.

  2. The Rhinoceros Beetle (Dynastinae) is a group of large, horned beetles found in Myanmar and other parts of Southeast Asia. They are known for their strong exoskeletons, which they use to lift objects that are much heavier than their own body weight.

  3. The Tailless Whipscorpion (Amblypygi) is a group of arachnids found in Myanmar and other tropical regions. They are known for their long, whip-like legs and their lack of a tail.

  4. The Cicada (Cicadidae) is a group of insects found in Myanmar and other tropical regions. They are known for their loud, distinctive singing, which is produced by males to attract females.

  5. The Praying Mantis (Mantodea) is a group of insects found in Myanmar and other parts of the world. They are known for their distinctive, praying posture and their predatory behavior.

  6. The Moth Fly (Psychodidae) is a group of small, non-biting flies found in Myanmar and other parts of the world. They are known for their distinctive, moth-like appearance and their preference for damp environments.

  7. The Jewel Beetle (Buprestidae) is a group of brightly-colored beetles found in Myanmar and other parts of the world. They are known for their metallic, jewel-like appearance and their preference for woody plants.

  8. The Leafcutter Ant (Atta) is a group of ants found in Myanmar and other parts of the tropics. They are known for their ability to cut and carry leaves back to their nest, where they use them to cultivate fungi for food.

  9. The Assassin Bug (Reduviidae) is a group of insects found in Myanmar and other parts of the world. They are known for their predatory behavior and their ability to inject toxic saliva into their prey to disable them.

  10. The Goliath Beetle (Goliathus goliatus) is a large, tropical species of beetle found in Myanmar. It is one of the heaviest known insects, with some individuals weighing over 100 grams.

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