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Globe Skimmer

Pantala flavescens

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Holds the record for the longest insect migration β€” crossing the Indian Ocean from India to East Africa, a journey of over 14,000 km across multiple generations.

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The globe skimmer dragonfly makes the longest over-water migration of any insect β€” flying 14,000-18,000 km across the Indian Ocean, aided by seasonal monsoon winds.