May 7, 2024 · Here is everything you need to know about the current biggest insects in the world, including Hercules beetles, giant wētās, and atlas moths (whose wingspans can reach almost …

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 …

Feb 7, 2025 · 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 …

Aug 23, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore 25 of the biggest bugs in the world, highlighting their features, habitats, and importance in ecosystems across the globe. 1. Goliath Beetle. Goliath …

Jun 21, 2024 · What are the 10 largest insects on Earth? We've done the research! Jump in to read about which are the ultimate large insects!

Sep 26, 2022 · According to Wikipedia, the rare titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) from northeastern South America is often considered the largest insect, with a maximum known body length of …

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.

Aug 28, 2025 · Meganeuropsis is considered the largest insect that ever lived on Earth. This prehistoric giant dragonfly dominated the skies during the late Paleozoic era, around 300 …

Aug 17, 2025 · The Little Barrier Island giant wētā (Deinacrida heteracantha) from New Zealand holds the record for the heaviest adult insect, with one gravid female weighing 71 grams (2.5 …

Jul 24, 2023 · The heaviest insect in the world is the Giant wētā, a type of grasshopper that can reach 71g in weight, about the same as a well-fed gerbil. The giant insect is found in New …