By Sheetal Kumari | September 5, 2025
This bug is an orchid copycat with breathtaking accuracy. Its uniqueness and looks rank it among the world’s most costly mantises.
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Mistaken for a butterfly, its sparkling wings shimmer like gems. Collectors shell out a lot for this colourful Madagascan marvel.
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Bright colours and blinding courtship performances make peacock spiders a top choice among enthusiasts. Their scarcity contributes to their golden worth.
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One of the largest insects on our planet. Its vibrant patterns and size render it a collector’s item for thousands.
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This beetle is named after Charles Darwin and is valued for its remarkable jaws. Its rarity increases its appeal to exotic collectors.
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Renowned for its elongated jaws and gleaming body, the stag beetle is an auspicious species with mind-boggling market value.
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With shimmering, gemstone-like shells, jewel beetles are highly sought after. Their dazzling colours and rarity make them as valuable as precious metals.
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Shiny black and radiant in UV, emperor scorpions are exotic pets. Their scarcity drives their price many times higher than gold.
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Renowned for its excruciating sting and stunning appearance, this wasp is a rarity. Collectors prize it as a lethal yet handsome specimen.
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One of the longest beetles in the world. Its horn-like appearance and scarcity render it an insect of great value, more precious than gold.
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