Stag beetle
Think if you are told that a small worm, whose length is only a few centimeters, it can cost in millions, then what will you say? Maybe you feel a joke but it is true. Stag Beetle is a worm whose price has reached ₹ 75 lakhs. Now the question arises that what is special in this insect that people are ready to buy it so expensive? Let’s understand…
Good luck worm
There are people gathering stag beetles around the world who prefer to buy it due to its unique form, rareness and goodwill beliefs. Stag Beetle is also considered auspicious in many countries. Some of its species have become so rare that people are ready to spend up to ₹ 75 lakh for this.
It is believed that by becoming the owner of this insect, luck can be opened and sudden wealth can be attained. Some people also claim to remove negative energy by keeping it at home. Due to this belief, many rich people are willing to spend millions to buy it as hobbies or tricks.
Medicinal properties are also present
In some Asian countries, stag beetles are also used in traditional medicines. It is believed that some diseases can be treated with elements extracted from its body. However, its scientific evidence is still less, but its medicinal demand in the market is continuously increasing. The biggest feature of this insect is its magnificent and big jaws. These jaws of mail stag beetle look exactly like deer horn, so it is also called deer beetles. At the same time, female stag beetle jaws are small.
Along with this, the stag beetle helps in rotting the biological decial decomposition i.e. dead wood and leaves. This makes nutrients in the soil and the health of the forests remains balanced. The life cycle of Stag Beetle is also quite interesting, most of their lives pass under the ground, where they make tunnels eating wood. A stag beetle can live for 3 to 7 years, but he stays under the ground for a long time.