What is the largest insect in the world?

United States
October 2, 2008 9:44am CST
Anybody know? My guess is some type of scorpion, but I could probably be wrong...
1 response
know21
@know21 (1250)
• United States
2 Oct 08
The largest insect (by weight) is African Goliath Beetle. It can weigh 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and grow up to 4.3 inches. The longest insect is Borneo Stick Insect, which can grow up to 21.6 inches (55 cm) - when measured with its legs stretched.
echosoundz
@echosoundz (856)
• Malaysia
2 Oct 08
What about the south american longhorn bettle? or the Acteaeom Bettle from South America. That one is really bulky.
actualfactual
@actualfactual (57)
• United States
29 Dec 08
I would also note that a scorpion is not an insect, just to be overly technical. Sorry.