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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

Zhao Stick Insect

Phryganistria chinensis

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About

The longest insect ever measured at 64 cm with legs extended. Discovered in 2014 in Guangxi, China. A captive-bred specimen set the world record in 2017.

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Did You Know?

This stick insect was so elusive that entomologist Zhao Li spent six years searching for it after hearing reports from local villagers before finally spotting one at night.