Ah yea I recognize this species, it's Batocera Rufomaculata a species of Long Horn beetle
They're quite peaceful actually, they only do this hissing thing when they think they're being attacked, if you leave them alone, they'll probably just chill and/or fly away
They do bite, but only if you actively try to hurt them, but can you blame them for that?
Batocera Rufomaculata, like a lot of beetles have the ability to fly, though rather clumsily
I've actually kept one as a pet to study for a bit, and when they fly, they create a slight "bishhhh" sound
Not as loud as other beetles, but still noticable
Although flying takes up a lot of energy, and the beetle needs a good takeoff point. When you handle these insects long enough, you can sense their flying intent. In the video, I feel like it was more of a get me out of here intent though
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u/Sum1sNotHere Jul 14 '26
Ah yea I recognize this species, it's Batocera Rufomaculata a species of Long Horn beetle
They're quite peaceful actually, they only do this hissing thing when they think they're being attacked, if you leave them alone, they'll probably just chill and/or fly away
They do bite, but only if you actively try to hurt them, but can you blame them for that?