At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at LAX.

where federal inspectors said two exotic and potentially harmful insects recently turned up. One of these creatures had not been seen in this area for 40 years, and the other had never been seen ...

The species, native to tropical rainforests of southeast Asia, bears a “striking resemblance to orchid flowers,” Cincinnati ...

What looked like delicious snack food from Japan turned out to contain exotic insects when customs agents inspected ...

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Hidden inside the bundle were insects not fit for consumption, but ideal for exotic beetle enthusiasts. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles ...

Exotic insects are often sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, CBP said. The contraband was valued at $1,480 US dollars.

(KTLA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials intercepted dozens of live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages at the Los Angeles International Airport last month. Agriculture ...

Airline passenger with measles flew into LAX before Thanksgiving The exotic insects are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, leading to a market online and underground, according to CBP.

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that the air potato (Dioscoreria bulbifera) is an invasive, ...

Sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, exotic insects are highly popular and often sold online and underground, authorities said. “The illegal trade of exotic insects bring hefty profits ...