World's Longest Stick Insect
The longest described stick insect in the world has recently been described in the journal Zootaxa by Phasmid Study Group member Dr Phil Bragg. The insect is called Phobaeticus chani after Datuk Chan Chew Lun and measures 357mm from head to end of abdomen.
The insect is currently on display in the Creepy Crawlies gallery at the Natural History Museum, London. After this the insect will be returned to the collections for study by scientists from around the world.
The previous record was held by Phobaeticus kirbyi, a closely related species.
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SpeciesFile 28/09/2009: Phobaeticus chani
