
Insect
Ladybug
The spotted beetle gardeners love
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| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybug Coccinella septempunctata | 0 g | 1 cm | 24 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
| Firefly Lampyridae | 0 g | 2 cm | 8 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
| Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus | 5 g | 7 cm | 5 km/h | 1 yrs | Europe, Asia | Near Threatened |
| Dung Beetle Scarabaeus sacer | 3 g | 3 cm | 1 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
| Rhinoceros Beetle Dynastinae | 30 g | 6 cm | 2 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.

Insect
The spotted beetle gardeners love

Insect
The glowing beetle of warm summer nights

Insect
The large beetle with antler-like jaws

Insect
The strong beetle that rolls balls of dung

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One of the strongest animals for its size