The African Hercules bettle
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The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) holds the title for the largest insect in terms of wingspan, which can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm). In terms of body length, the Titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) takes the crown, with adults reaching lengths of over 6.5 inches (16.7 cm).
The ostrich is the biggest bird alive today. It can reach up to 9 feet in height and weigh over 300 pounds.
The biggest animal still on Earth today is the blue whale. They can grow up to around 100 feet in length and weigh as much as 200 tons.
It is believed that the first insect in the world was a wingless primitive insect-like creature that lived around 400 million years ago during the Devonian period. These early insects are thought to have resembled silverfish or bristle tails, and they paved the way for the diverse insect species we see today.
Mayfly is an insect that has a month in its name. It is known for its short adult lifespan, typically living for only a day or two as an adult.
The insect eats the leaf, which contains stored energy from the sun. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants convert sunlight into energy (in the form of sugars) that is then consumed by the insect for its own energy needs. Ultimately, the insect relies on the sun indirectly for its energy by consuming plant material.