In Colombia, Hungry Beetle Larvae Combat Trash Buildup

Larvae of the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) can grow to nearly the length of a standard brick (Credit: AFP)

In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon in an innovative project to combat the ever-growing problem of trash buildup.

Here, larvae of the enormous rhinoceros beetle eat through piles of organic garbage that would otherwise end up in polluting landfills.