Plants and Animals
Which insects have the longest lifespan?
The longest living insects are the Splendour Beetles (Buperestidae), some of which remain in the larva stage for more than 30 years. The longest is Hercules Beetle of South Africa which is 15cm long. The smallest is only .05cm. Queen termits previously through to live 50 years or more are now known to have a maximum lifespan of 15 years…. [… More info ..]