Long insect and Beetles

TOP 10 WEIRDest insects in the WORLD!

Chan's megastick and The Goliath beetles

Phobaeticus chani or Chan's megastick

is a species of stick insect. It is the longest insect in the world, with one specimen held in the Natural History Museum in London measuring 567 mm (22.3 in). This measurement is, however, with the front legs fully extended. The body alone still measures an impressive 357 mm (14.1 in).

Named after amateur Malaysian naturalist, Datuk Chan Chew Lun, only six specimens are known, all originating from the state of Sabah in Borneo.

Very little is known about its biology, but speculation in the popular press is that it may live in the canopy of the rainforest, making it especially hard to find;however, there is no evidence to support this theory and the related Phobaeticus kirbyi is commonly found on low growing vegetation alongside rainforest paths.

1. Chan's megastick

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2. The Goliath beetles

(named after the biblical giant Goliath) are among the largest insects on Earth, if measured in terms of size, bulk and weight.

They are members of subfamily Cetoniinae,within the family Scarabaeidae. Goliath beetles can be found in many of Africa's tropical forests, where they feed primarily on tree sap and fruit. Little appears to be known of the larval cycle in the wild, but in captivity, Goliathus beetles have been successfully reared from egg to adult using protein-rich foods such as commercial cat and dog food.

Goliath beetles measure from 60–110 millimetres (2.4–4.3 in) for males and 50–80 millimetres (2.0–3.1 in) for females, as adults, and can reach weights of up to 80–100 grams (2.8–3.5 oz) in the larvalstage, though the adults are only about half this weight.

The females range from a dark brown to silky white, but the males are normally brown/white/black or black/white.