May 7, 2024 · According to Guinness World Records, Phryganistria chinensis, discovered in China in 2016, holds the world record for the longest insect. One of these speciment measured 25.2 inches. …

Representatives of the extinct dragonfly-like order Meganisoptera (also known as griffinflies) such as the Carboniferous Meganeura monyi and the Permian Meganeuropsis permiana are the largest insect …

Sep 26, 2022 · But, in 2016, a new species of stick insect in southern China has been declared the world’s longest bug: Phryganistria chinensis Zhao, at 62.4 cm (24.6 in). It is named after Zhao Li of …

Jun 21, 2024 · We have shared all of these different measures for determining the largest insects in the world but also wanted to confirm that the commonly held view is that the biggest insect in the world is …

Jul 24, 2023 · The longest insect in the world is the Phryganistria 'chinensis', an undescribed species of stick insect. A wild example of this new species was measured at 62.4cm, but since then a captive …

Oct 8, 2025 · The world’s longest insect, and a worthy contender for biggest insect, is currently the giant Chinese stick insect (Phryganistria chinensis); discovered in China as recently as 2014.

The Giant Stick Insect is the longest insect in the world, with specimens recorded at over 22 inches (56 cm) including their legs. These insects are masters of camouflage in their native forests of Borneo, …

Aug 23, 2025 · The Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus indicus and related species) is the largest member of the true bug order Hemiptera and a formidable aquatic predator. Sometimes called “toe-biters,” these …

The Titan beetle is the biggest insect in the beetle family 3, with a body length of up to 6.5 inches. The Titan is so big that they may be unable to take off from the ground.

Nov 25, 2018 · Phryganistria chinensis Zhao is the biggest insect in the world. This giant stick insect was officially recognized as being the longest insect in the world in 2016.