Insects are record holders.
More than 80 percent of all living things on earth are insects. Currently, science knows about 900 thousand different species, but how many are still unknown? Maybe a million, maybe even more. Some people find them scary and disgusting, others are fascinated by their amazing diversity.
We want to introduce you to ten species of record-breaking insects, among which are the smallest, the most dangerous, the most desperate, the loudest...
The weta (Deinacrida heteracantha) is a giant insect native to Little Barrier Island in New Zealand. This is the largest and heaviest insect in the world. The weight of one individual reaches 71 grams, and the length is more than 8.5 centimeters. These insects are relatives of grasshoppers and the entire cricket family. Nowadays, the weta is a very rare endangered species.
Tiny insects of the wasp family are the smallest of known to science. The homeland of these insects is Costa Rica. Males of this species reach only 0.14 millimeters in length, smaller in size than the single-celled slipper ciliates that can be found in lake water. Feeds this type larvae of other insects.
Maricopa ants (Pogonomyrmex Maricopa) are the most poisonous insects in the world, but this is in no way a threat to humans. The venom of this ant is 25 times stronger than the venom of the honey bee, but so little of it is released that Maricopa ants are completely harmless. When you read the title, you probably thought of some kind of giant Japanese hornet or African killer bee. Everything turned out to be much simpler, the most poisonous insect lives in almost every backyard in America.
Pantala flavescens or, as it is also called, the red tramp. This species of dragonfly has the longest migration in the insect world. Not even the migration of the Monarch butterfly compares. These dragonflies travel from India to Eastern and South Africa and back with the monsoons, their journey is approximately 14-18 thousand kilometers. In addition, the long journey of these insects makes them easy prey for migratory birds. Thus, if anything happens to this species, it will be very difficult for the birds to withstand long flights without constant food.
This species of dragonfly can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, making it the fastest-winged insect in the world. Some believe that other insects can fly at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Scientists do not agree with this statement, however, many consider the issue of flight speed to be very controversial. Opinions are divided between dragonflies, butterflies and horseflies. There are many unsubstantiated rumors about the speed of each of these species.
Locusta migratoria or migrating locust is perhaps the most terrifying insect known person. Although mosquitoes are to blame for many human deaths, it is locusts that have always made people scream in horror. Locust swarms are rare these days, but do occur in some parts of the world: this was the case in Madagascar last year, or, for example, the locust attack in 2004, which affected several countries in West and North Africa and led to losses of 2.5 billion dollars.
I think few will be surprised by the title of this item. In the sense that everyone heard something like: after nuclear war only cockroaches will survive. And yet there is a rather curious case: the larva of a German cockroach (Blattaria germanica) managed to survive in a very unfavorable environment for it - in the colon of a 52-year-old woman. Apparently she got there with the food and somehow managed not to be harmed by the stomach's digestive enzymes.
It's pretty large insect The piercing family lives on Lord Howe Island between Australia and New Zealand. The species is also an example of what biologists call the Lazarus effect, which is when a species is thought to be extinct and then found again. The number of Dryococelus australis today is no more than 50 individuals; at the time of rediscovery there were only 24.
The insect is endangered, however, there is hope for the restoration of the species. The Melbourne Zoo in Australia is trying to breed 9 thousand individuals under a special program.
The cicada (Micronecta scholtzi) is a species of cicada and for its size it is the loudest on earth. The cicada family is generally known for its sound, some species can sing with a force of 120 dB. The comb, having a length of only 2 mm, is capable of creating a noise of 99.2 dB. It can be compared to sitting in the front row in front of an orchestra or the sound of a jackhammer 50 feet away.
Argentine ants (Linepithema humile) have the largest colony of insects in the world, even rivaling humanity in numbers. Scientists have discovered that insects of this species, found in America, Europe and Japan, belong to the same colonies because they refuse to fight with each other.
Moreover, a series of experiments showed that these supercolonies could practically be one huge colony of ants, since the participants in the experiments did not show hostility towards each other and recognized “their” smell, despite the distance of thousands of miles. Moreover, this incredible phenomenon seems to have been created by people who accidentally transported ants from South America to other continents.
More than 80 percent of all living things on earth are insects. Currently, science knows about 900 thousand different species, but how many are still unknown? Maybe a million, maybe even more. Some people find them scary and disgusting, others are fascinated by their amazing diversity.
We want to introduce you to ten species of record-breaking insects, among which are the smallest, the most dangerous, the most desperate, the loudest...
The most large insect: weta, the Barrier Island giant
The weta (Deinacrida heteracantha) is a giant insect native to Little Barrier Island in New Zealand. This is the largest and heaviest insect in the world. The weight of one individual reaches 71 grams, and the length is more than 8.5 centimeters. These insects are relatives of grasshoppers and the entire cricket family. Nowadays, the weta is a very rare endangered species.
Smallest insect: dicopomorpha echmepterygis
The most poisonous insect: the Maricopa ant
The longest migrations in the insect world: the red tramp
Fastest winged insect: Southern giant rocker
The most terrifying insect: locusta migratoria
The most tenacious insect: the German cockroach
The rarest insect: the Lord Howe Island piercing insect
The insect is endangered, however, there is hope for the restoration of the species. The Melbourne Zoo in Australia is trying to breed 9 thousand individuals under a special program.
The loudest insect: the paddlefish
Largest insect colony: Argentine ants
Moreover, a series of experiments showed that these supercolonies could practically be one huge colony of ants, since the participants in the experiments did not show hostility towards each other and recognized “their” smell, despite the distance of thousands of miles. Additionally, this incredible phenomenon appears to have been created by people who accidentally transported ants from South America to other continents.
More than 80 percent of all living things on earth are insects. Currently, science knows about 900 thousand different species, but how many are still unknown? Maybe a million, maybe even more. Some people find them scary and disgusting, others are fascinated by their amazing diversity.
We want to introduce you to ten species of record-breaking insects, among which are the smallest, the most dangerous, the most desperate, the loudest...
Largest insect: weta, the Barrier Island giant
The weta (Deinacrida heteracantha) is a giant insect native to Little Barrier Island in New Zealand. This is the largest and heaviest insect in the world. The weight of one individual reaches 71 grams, and the length is more than 8.5 centimeters. These insects are relatives of grasshoppers and the entire cricket family. Nowadays, the weta is a very rare endangered species.
Smallest insect:
Tiny insects of the wasp family are the smallest known to science. The homeland of these insects is Costa Rica. Males of this species reach only 0.14 millimeters in length, smaller in size than the single-celled slipper ciliates that can be found in lake water. This species feeds on the larvae of other insects.
The most poisonous insect: the Maricopa ant
Maricopa ants (Pogonomyrmex Maricopa) are the most poisonous insects in the world, but this is in no way a threat to humans. The venom of this ant is 25 times stronger than the venom of the honey bee, but so little of it is released that Maricopa ants are completely harmless. When you read the title, you probably thought of some kind of giant Japanese hornet or African killer bee. Everything turned out to be much simpler; the most poisonous insect lives in almost every backyard in America.
The longest migrations in the insect world: the red tramp
Pantala flavescens or, as it is also called, the red tramp. This species of dragonfly has the longest migration in the insect world. Not even the migration of the Monarch butterfly compares. These dragonflies travel from India to Eastern and Southern Africa and back with the monsoons, their journey is approximately 14-18 thousand kilometers. In addition, the long journey of these insects makes them easy prey for migratory birds. Thus, if anything happens to this species, it will be very difficult for the birds to withstand long flights without constant food.
Fastest winged insect: Southern giant rocker
This species of dragonfly can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, making it the fastest-winged insect in the world. Some believe that other insects can fly at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Scientists do not agree with this statement, however, many consider the issue of flight speed to be very controversial. Opinions are divided between dragonflies, butterflies and horseflies. There are many unsubstantiated rumors about the speed of each of these species.
The most terrifying insect: locusta migratoria
The Locusta migratoria or migrating locust is perhaps the most terrifying insect known to man. Although mosquitoes are to blame for many human deaths, it is locusts that have always made people scream in horror. Locust swarms are rare these days, but do occur in some parts of the world: this was the case in Madagascar last year, or, for example, the locust attack in 2004, which affected several countries in West and North Africa and led to losses of 2.5 billion dollars.
The most tenacious insect: the German cockroach
I think few will be surprised by the title of this item. In the sense that everyone has heard something like: after a nuclear war, only cockroaches will survive. And yet there is a rather curious case: the larva of a German cockroach (Blattaria germanica) managed to survive in a very unfavorable environment for it - in the colon of a 52-year-old woman. Apparently she got there with the food and somehow managed not to be harmed by the stomach's digestive enzymes.
The rarest insect: the Lord Howe Island piercing insect
This rather large insect of the piercing family lives on Lord Howe Island between Australia and New Zealand. The species is also an example of what biologists call the Lazarus effect, which is when a species is thought to be extinct and then found again. The number of Dryococelus australis today is no more than 50 individuals; at the time of rediscovery there were only 24.
The insect is endangered, however, there is hope for the restoration of the species. The Melbourne Zoo in Australia is trying to breed 9 thousand individuals under a special program.
The loudest insect: the paddlefish
The cicada (Micronecta scholtzi) is a species of cicada and for its size it is the loudest on earth. The cicada family is generally known for its sound, some species can sing with a force of 120 dB. The comb, having a length of only 2 mm, is capable of creating a noise of 99.2 dB. It can be compared to sitting in the front row in front of an orchestra or the sound of a jackhammer 50 feet away.
Largest insect colony: Argentine ants
Argentine ants (Linepithema humile) have the largest colony of insects in the world, even rivaling humanity in numbers. Scientists have discovered that insects of this species, found in America, Europe and Japan, belong to the same colonies because they refuse to fight with each other.
Moreover, a series of experiments showed that these supercolonies could practically be one huge colony of ants, since the participants in the experiments did not show hostility towards each other and recognized “their” smell, despite the distance of thousands of miles. Additionally, this incredible phenomenon appears to have been created by people who accidentally transported ants from South America to other continents.
More than 80 percent of all living things on earth are insects. Currently, science knows about 900 thousand different species, but how many are still unknown? Maybe a million, maybe even more. Some people find them scary and disgusting, others are fascinated by their amazing diversity.
We want to introduce you to ten species of record-breaking insects, among which are the smallest, the most dangerous, the most desperate, the loudest...
Largest insect:weta, the Barrier Island giant
The weta (Deinacrida heteracantha) is a giant insect native to Little Barrier Island in New Zealand. This is the largest and heaviest insect in the world. The weight of one individual reaches 71 grams, and the length is more than 8.5 centimeters. These insects are relatives of grasshoppers and the entire cricket family. Nowadays, the weta is a very rare endangered species.
Smallest insect:dicopomorpha echmepterygis
Tiny insects of the wasp family are the smallest known to science. The homeland of these insects is Costa Rica. Males of this species reach only 0.14 millimeters in length, smaller in size than the single-celled slipper ciliates that can be found in lake water. This species feeds on the larvae of other insects.
The most poisonous insect:Maricopa ant
Maricopa ants (Pogonomyrmex Maricopa) are the most poisonous insects in the world, but this is in no way a threat to humans. The venom of this ant is 25 times stronger than the venom of the honey bee, but so little of it is released that Maricopa ants are completely harmless. When you read the title, you probably thought of some kind of giant Japanese hornet or African killer bee. Everything turned out to be much simpler; the most poisonous insect lives in almost every backyard in America.
The longest migrations in the insect world:tramp redhead
Pantala flavescens or, as it is also called, the red tramp. This species of dragonfly has the longest migration in the insect world. Not even the migration of the Monarch butterfly compares. These dragonflies travel from India to Eastern and Southern Africa and back with the monsoons, their journey is approximately 14-18 thousand kilometers. In addition, the long journey of these insects makes them easy prey for migratory birds. Thus, if anything happens to this species, it will be very difficult for the birds to withstand long flights without constant food.
The fastest winged insect:southern giant rocker
This species of dragonfly can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, making it the fastest-winged insect in the world. Some believe that other insects can fly at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Scientists do not agree with this statement, however, many consider the issue of flight speed to be very controversial. Opinions are divided between dragonflies, butterflies and horseflies. There are many unsubstantiated rumors about the speed of each of these species.
The most terrifying insect:locusta migratoria
The Locusta migratoria or migrating locust is perhaps the most terrifying insect known to man. Although mosquitoes are to blame for many human deaths, it is locusts that have always made people scream in horror. Locust swarms are rare these days, but do occur in some parts of the world: this was the case in Madagascar last year, or, for example, the locust attack in 2004, which affected several countries in West and North Africa and led to losses of 2.5 billion dollars.
The most tenacious insect:german cockroach
I think few will be surprised by the title of this item. In the sense that everyone has heard something like: after a nuclear war, only cockroaches will survive. And yet there is a rather curious case: the larva of a German cockroach (Blattaria germanica) managed to survive in a very unfavorable environment for it - in the colon of a 52-year-old woman. Apparently she got there with the food and somehow managed not to be harmed by the stomach's digestive enzymes.
The rarest insect: kLord Howe Island barking insect
This rather large insect of the piercing family lives on Lord Howe Island between Australia and New Zealand. The species is also an example of what biologists call the Lazarus effect, which is when a species is thought to be extinct and then found again. The number of Dryococelus australis today is no more than 50 individuals; at the time of rediscovery there were only 24.
The insect is endangered, however, there is hope for the restoration of the species. The Melbourne Zoo in Australia is trying to breed 9 thousand individuals under a special program.
Loudest insect: rguy
The cicada (Micronecta scholtzi) is a species of cicada and for its size it is the loudest on earth. The cicada family is generally known for its sound, some species can sing with a force of 120 dB. The comb, having a length of only 2 mm, is capable of creating a noise of 99.2 dB. It can be compared to sitting in the front row in front of an orchestra or the sound of a jackhammer 50 feet away.
Largest insect colony: aArgentina ants
Argentine ants (Linepithema humile) have the largest colony of insects in the world, even rivaling humanity in numbers. Scientists have discovered that insects of this species, found in America, Europe and Japan, belong to the same colonies because they refuse to fight with each other.
Moreover, a series of experiments showed that these supercolonies could practically be one huge colony of ants, since the participants in the experiments did not show hostility towards each other and recognized “their” smell, despite the distance of thousands of miles. Additionally, this incredible phenomenon appears to have been created by people who accidentally transported ants from South America to other continents.
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More than 80 percent of all living things on earth are insects. Currently, science knows about 900 thousand different species, but how many are still unknown? Maybe a million, maybe even more. Some people find them scary and disgusting, others are fascinated by their amazing diversity.
We want to introduce you to ten species of record-breaking insects, among which are the smallest, the most dangerous, the most desperate, the loudest...
Largest insect:weta, the Barrier Island giant
The weta (Deinacrida heteracantha) is a giant insect native to Little Barrier Island in New Zealand. This is the largest and heaviest insect in the world. The weight of one individual reaches 71 grams, and the length is more than 8.5 centimeters. These insects are relatives of grasshoppers and the entire cricket family. Nowadays, the weta is a very rare endangered species.
Smallest insect:dicopomorpha echmepterygis
Tiny insects of the wasp family are the smallest known to science. The homeland of these insects is Costa Rica. Males of this species reach only 0.14 millimeters in length, smaller in size than the single-celled slipper ciliates that can be found in lake water. This species feeds on the larvae of other insects.
The most poisonous insect:Maricopa ant
Maricopa ants (Pogonomyrmex Maricopa) are the most poisonous insects in the world, but this is in no way a threat to humans. The venom of this ant is 25 times stronger than the venom of the honey bee, but so little of it is released that Maricopa ants are completely harmless. When you read the title, you probably thought of some kind of giant Japanese hornet or African killer bee. Everything turned out to be much simpler; the most poisonous insect lives in almost every backyard in America.
The longest migrations in the insect world:tramp redhead
Pantala flavescens or, as it is also called, the red tramp. This species of dragonfly has the longest migration in the insect world. Not even the migration of the Monarch butterfly compares. These dragonflies travel from India to Eastern and Southern Africa and back with the monsoons, their journey is approximately 14-18 thousand kilometers. In addition, the long journey of these insects makes them easy prey for migratory birds. Thus, if anything happens to this species, it will be very difficult for the birds to withstand long flights without constant food.
The fastest winged insect:southern giant rocker
This species of dragonfly can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, making it the fastest-winged insect in the world. Some believe that other insects can fly at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Scientists do not agree with this statement, however, many consider the issue of flight speed to be very controversial. Opinions are divided between dragonflies, butterflies and horseflies. There are many unsubstantiated rumors about the speed of each of these species.
The most terrifying insect:locusta migratoria
The Locusta migratoria or migrating locust is perhaps the most terrifying insect known to man. Although mosquitoes are to blame for many human deaths, it is locusts that have always made people scream in horror. Locust swarms are rare these days, but do occur in some parts of the world: this was the case in Madagascar last year, or, for example, the locust attack in 2004, which affected several countries in West and North Africa and led to losses of 2.5 billion dollars.
The most tenacious insect:german cockroach
I think few will be surprised by the title of this item. In the sense that everyone has heard something like: after a nuclear war, only cockroaches will survive. And yet there is a rather curious case: the larva of a German cockroach (Blattaria germanica) managed to survive in a very unfavorable environment for it - in the colon of a 52-year-old woman. Apparently she got there with the food and somehow managed not to be harmed by the stomach's digestive enzymes.
The rarest insect: kLord Howe Island barking insect
This rather large insect of the piercing family lives on Lord Howe Island between Australia and New Zealand. The species is also an example of what biologists call the Lazarus effect, which is when a species is thought to be extinct and then found again. The number of Dryococelus australis today is no more than 50 individuals; at the time of rediscovery there were only 24.
The insect is endangered, however, there is hope for the restoration of the species. The Melbourne Zoo in Australia is trying to breed 9 thousand individuals under a special program.
Loudest insect: rguy
The cicada (Micronecta scholtzi) is a species of cicada and for its size it is the loudest on earth. The cicada family is generally known for its sound, some species can sing with a force of 120 dB. The comb, having a length of only 2 mm, is capable of creating a noise of 99.2 dB. It can be compared to sitting in the front row in front of an orchestra or the sound of a jackhammer 50 feet away.
Largest insect colony: aArgentina ants
Argentine ants (Linepithema humile) have the largest colony of insects in the world, even rivaling humanity in numbers. Scientists have discovered that insects of this species, found in America, Europe and Japan, belong to the same colonies because they refuse to fight with each other.
Moreover, a series of experiments showed that these supercolonies could practically be one huge colony of ants, since the participants in the experiments did not show hostility towards each other and recognized “their” smell, despite the distance of thousands of miles. Additionally, this incredible phenomenon appears to have been created by people who accidentally transported ants from South America to other continents.
