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Meet the World's Juiciest and Biggest Beetles with NHM's Lisa Gonzalez

What is Beetlejuice?

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sign with an arrow pointing at two large black shiny beetles held by Lisa Gonzalez

Well, we know that Beetlejuice is a rascally freelance bio-exorcist who loves to cause chaos, but do you know what the biggest, juiciest beetles in the world are? My name is Lisa Gonzalez and I am currently in the Insectary at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, surrounded by hundreds of live insects. Today I am going to introduce you to the world’s largest beetles that are part of our Living Collections.