Insect or Alien? This Close-Up Look At Common Bugs Captures them in a Mesmerizing Lens

Giant Stag Beetle

A giant stag beetle can grow up to two and a half inches long. It is considered one of the biggest insects associated with dead wood in the United States. As scary as they may appear, these insects cannot harm you, but they may show some resistance if disturbed. 

Even though they pose no threat to humans, it shouldn’t surprise you that the giant stag beetle can deliver painful bites. After all, that scary mouth is designed for that specific purpose.