Phobaeticus serratipes

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Phobaeticus serratipes (formerly known as Pharnacia serratipes) is a species of stick insect that at one time was the longest known insect, with one female specimen recorded as being Template:Cvt in total length.[1] This measurement includes the legs fully extended front and rear, and the actual length of the body alone is considerably shorter. This insect is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Sumatra.[2] It is a popular species among those who raise insects.

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Phobaeticus serratipes climbing on a man.

The record for longest known insect is now held by an individual of the stick insect Phryganistria "chinensis" (an informal name for a currently undescribed species) measuring Template:Cvt.[3][4]

References

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  1. Seow-Choen, F. (1995). The longest insect in the world. Malayan Nat. 48: 12.
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