Longest insect
The current longest insect record is 25.2 in, held by Giant Chinese stick insect (Phryganistria chinensis). Last checked October 9, 2026.
25.2
in
Giant Chinese stick insect (Phryganistria chinensis)
- Holder
- Giant Chinese stick insect (Phryganistria chinensis)
- Record
- 25.2 in
- Metric
- 64 cm
- Exact figure
- 0.64 m (640 mm; 25.19 in)
- Location
- China
- Recognized by
- Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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