Watch the Video Click here to watch on YouTube Why does this gigantic beetle make such a terrifying sound? The Hercules ...

There are two species that could be considered the world's longest beetle. If you take total length into account, the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is the longest species of beetle in the world.

Titan beetles have the biggest bodies, up to almost 17 centimeters long (almost seven inches). But certain Hercules beetles are a bit longer, with a total length of up to 19 centimeters ...

The Hercules beetle, or Dynastes Hercules, is one of the largest species of beetles found in the world. Growing up to 7 inches in length, they certainly have a fearsome appearance.