Jump to content

New MASSIVE insect discovered in China...


treeduck
 Share

Recommended Posts

The stuff of nightmares! New species of insect discovered in China - and it has a wingspan of more than EIGHT INCHES

 

The largest aquatic insect in the world has been found in Chengdu, China

It is of the order Megaloptera and has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 cm)

This is larger than the previous record, which stood at 7.5 inches (19 cm)

The giant insect has huge mandibles that it uses during mating

Can be found near wet environments such as lakes but lives just a few days

 

 

A newly discovered member of the Megaloptera family has been found that could be the largest aquatic insect in the world.

It was found on a mountain in Chengdu, Sichuan province in China.

 

The mysterious specimen of which little is known has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FB400000578-551_634x497.jpg

 

 

The family of Megaloptera includes about 300 species of fishflies, dobsonflies and alderflies.

 

The name Megaloptera describes that insects have large (megal) wings (ptera) compared to their bodies

 

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

+3

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

And this latest find is no exception, dwarfing other such insects of the order.

 

According to Scientific American members of the Megaloptera family are not well known.

When they are larvae they spend a lot of time out of sight in the water, only leaving when they pupate and they become adults.

They can be found in or near a variety of wet environments including ponds, lakes and swamps.

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, meanwhile, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating.

 

The species is also known for its ferocious bite, which can break human skin.

Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults, so many will spend there few days of adulthood mating, producing new larvae to grow underwater.

 

With a wingspan 8.3 inches (21 centimetres), this species breaks the previous record holder for largest aquatic insect, the South American helicopter damselfly, which has a wingspan of 7.5 inches (19 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FE800000578-948_306x438.jpg

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8F9400000578-334_634x437.jpg

 

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, shown, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating. The females of the species are also known for their ferocious bite, which can break human skin. Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The stuff of nightmares! New species of insect discovered in China - and it has a wingspan of more than EIGHT INCHES

 

The largest aquatic insect in the world has been found in Chengdu, China

It is of the order Megaloptera and has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 cm)

This is larger than the previous record, which stood at 7.5 inches (19 cm)

The giant insect has huge mandibles that it uses during mating

Can be found near wet environments such as lakes but lives just a few days

 

 

A newly discovered member of the Megaloptera family has been found that could be the largest aquatic insect in the world.

It was found on a mountain in Chengdu, Sichuan province in China.

 

The mysterious specimen of which little is known has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FB400000578-551_634x497.jpg

 

 

The family of Megaloptera includes about 300 species of fishflies, dobsonflies and alderflies.

 

The name Megaloptera describes that insects have large (megal) wings (ptera) compared to their bodies

 

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

+3

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

And this latest find is no exception, dwarfing other such insects of the order.

 

According to Scientific American members of the Megaloptera family are not well known.

When they are larvae they spend a lot of time out of sight in the water, only leaving when they pupate and they become adults.

They can be found in or near a variety of wet environments including ponds, lakes and swamps.

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, meanwhile, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating.

 

The species is also known for its ferocious bite, which can break human skin.

Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults, so many will spend there few days of adulthood mating, producing new larvae to grow underwater.

 

With a wingspan 8.3 inches (21 centimetres), this species breaks the previous record holder for largest aquatic insect, the South American helicopter damselfly, which has a wingspan of 7.5 inches (19 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FE800000578-948_306x438.jpg

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8F9400000578-334_634x437.jpg

 

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, shown, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating. The females of the species are also known for their ferocious bite, which can break human skin. Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults.

 

See,

 

The Mayfly is an angel compared to this!! :LOL:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The stuff of nightmares! New species of insect discovered in China - and it has a wingspan of more than EIGHT INCHES

 

The largest aquatic insect in the world has been found in Chengdu, China

It is of the order Megaloptera and has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 cm)

This is larger than the previous record, which stood at 7.5 inches (19 cm)

The giant insect has huge mandibles that it uses during mating

Can be found near wet environments such as lakes but lives just a few days

 

 

A newly discovered member of the Megaloptera family has been found that could be the largest aquatic insect in the world.

It was found on a mountain in Chengdu, Sichuan province in China.

 

The mysterious specimen of which little is known has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FB400000578-551_634x497.jpg

 

 

The family of Megaloptera includes about 300 species of fishflies, dobsonflies and alderflies.

 

The name Megaloptera describes that insects have large (megal) wings (ptera) compared to their bodies

 

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

+3

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

And this latest find is no exception, dwarfing other such insects of the order.

 

According to Scientific American members of the Megaloptera family are not well known.

When they are larvae they spend a lot of time out of sight in the water, only leaving when they pupate and they become adults.

They can be found in or near a variety of wet environments including ponds, lakes and swamps.

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, meanwhile, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating.

 

The species is also known for its ferocious bite, which can break human skin.

Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults, so many will spend there few days of adulthood mating, producing new larvae to grow underwater.

 

With a wingspan 8.3 inches (21 centimetres), this species breaks the previous record holder for largest aquatic insect, the South American helicopter damselfly, which has a wingspan of 7.5 inches (19 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FE800000578-948_306x438.jpg

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8F9400000578-334_634x437.jpg

 

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, shown, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating. The females of the species are also known for their ferocious bite, which can break human skin. Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults.

 

See,

 

The Mayfly is an angel compared to this!! :LOL:

Some Chinese women use it as a sex toy! :smoke:

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The stuff of nightmares! New species of insect discovered in China - and it has a wingspan of more than EIGHT INCHES

 

The largest aquatic insect in the world has been found in Chengdu, China

It is of the order Megaloptera and has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 cm)

This is larger than the previous record, which stood at 7.5 inches (19 cm)

The giant insect has huge mandibles that it uses during mating

Can be found near wet environments such as lakes but lives just a few days

 

 

A newly discovered member of the Megaloptera family has been found that could be the largest aquatic insect in the world.

It was found on a mountain in Chengdu, Sichuan province in China.

 

The mysterious specimen of which little is known has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FB400000578-551_634x497.jpg

 

 

The family of Megaloptera includes about 300 species of fishflies, dobsonflies and alderflies.

 

The name Megaloptera describes that insects have large (megal) wings (ptera) compared to their bodies

 

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

+3

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

And this latest find is no exception, dwarfing other such insects of the order.

 

According to Scientific American members of the Megaloptera family are not well known.

When they are larvae they spend a lot of time out of sight in the water, only leaving when they pupate and they become adults.

They can be found in or near a variety of wet environments including ponds, lakes and swamps.

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, meanwhile, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating.

 

The species is also known for its ferocious bite, which can break human skin.

Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults, so many will spend there few days of adulthood mating, producing new larvae to grow underwater.

 

With a wingspan 8.3 inches (21 centimetres), this species breaks the previous record holder for largest aquatic insect, the South American helicopter damselfly, which has a wingspan of 7.5 inches (19 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FE800000578-948_306x438.jpg

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8F9400000578-334_634x437.jpg

 

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, shown, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating. The females of the species are also known for their ferocious bite, which can break human skin. Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults.

 

See,

 

The Mayfly is an angel compared to this!! :LOL:

Some Chinese women use it as a sex toy! :smoke:

 

 

That is some painful pleasure! :LOL:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The stuff of nightmares! New species of insect discovered in China - and it has a wingspan of more than EIGHT INCHES

 

The largest aquatic insect in the world has been found in Chengdu, China

It is of the order Megaloptera and has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 cm)

This is larger than the previous record, which stood at 7.5 inches (19 cm)

The giant insect has huge mandibles that it uses during mating

Can be found near wet environments such as lakes but lives just a few days

 

 

A newly discovered member of the Megaloptera family has been found that could be the largest aquatic insect in the world.

It was found on a mountain in Chengdu, Sichuan province in China.

 

The mysterious specimen of which little is known has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FB400000578-551_634x497.jpg

 

 

The family of Megaloptera includes about 300 species of fishflies, dobsonflies and alderflies.

 

The name Megaloptera describes that insects have large (megal) wings (ptera) compared to their bodies

 

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

+3

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

And this latest find is no exception, dwarfing other such insects of the order.

 

According to Scientific American members of the Megaloptera family are not well known.

When they are larvae they spend a lot of time out of sight in the water, only leaving when they pupate and they become adults.

They can be found in or near a variety of wet environments including ponds, lakes and swamps.

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, meanwhile, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating.

 

The species is also known for its ferocious bite, which can break human skin.

Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults, so many will spend there few days of adulthood mating, producing new larvae to grow underwater.

 

With a wingspan 8.3 inches (21 centimetres), this species breaks the previous record holder for largest aquatic insect, the South American helicopter damselfly, which has a wingspan of 7.5 inches (19 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FE800000578-948_306x438.jpg

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8F9400000578-334_634x437.jpg

 

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, shown, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating. The females of the species are also known for their ferocious bite, which can break human skin. Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults.

 

See,

 

The Mayfly is an angel compared to this!! :LOL:

Some Chinese women use it as a sex toy! :smoke:

 

 

That is some painful pleasure! :LOL:

They LOVE it! :o :eh: :clap: :smoke: :AlienSmiley:

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The stuff of nightmares! New species of insect discovered in China - and it has a wingspan of more than EIGHT INCHES

 

The largest aquatic insect in the world has been found in Chengdu, China

It is of the order Megaloptera and has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 cm)

This is larger than the previous record, which stood at 7.5 inches (19 cm)

The giant insect has huge mandibles that it uses during mating

Can be found near wet environments such as lakes but lives just a few days

 

 

A newly discovered member of the Megaloptera family has been found that could be the largest aquatic insect in the world.

It was found on a mountain in Chengdu, Sichuan province in China.

 

The mysterious specimen of which little is known has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FB400000578-551_634x497.jpg

 

 

The family of Megaloptera includes about 300 species of fishflies, dobsonflies and alderflies.

 

The name Megaloptera describes that insects have large (megal) wings (ptera) compared to their bodies

 

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

+3

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

And this latest find is no exception, dwarfing other such insects of the order.

 

According to Scientific American members of the Megaloptera family are not well known.

When they are larvae they spend a lot of time out of sight in the water, only leaving when they pupate and they become adults.

They can be found in or near a variety of wet environments including ponds, lakes and swamps.

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, meanwhile, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating.

 

The species is also known for its ferocious bite, which can break human skin.

Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults, so many will spend there few days of adulthood mating, producing new larvae to grow underwater.

 

With a wingspan 8.3 inches (21 centimetres), this species breaks the previous record holder for largest aquatic insect, the South American helicopter damselfly, which has a wingspan of 7.5 inches (19 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FE800000578-948_306x438.jpg

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8F9400000578-334_634x437.jpg

 

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, shown, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating. The females of the species are also known for their ferocious bite, which can break human skin. Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults.

 

See,

 

The Mayfly is an angel compared to this!! :LOL:

Some Chinese women use it as a sex toy! :smoke:

 

 

That is some painful pleasure! :LOL:

They LOVE it! :o :eh: :clap: :smoke: :AlienSmiley:

 

No pain, No gain! :P

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The stuff of nightmares! New species of insect discovered in China - and it has a wingspan of more than EIGHT INCHES

 

The largest aquatic insect in the world has been found in Chengdu, China

It is of the order Megaloptera and has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 cm)

This is larger than the previous record, which stood at 7.5 inches (19 cm)

The giant insect has huge mandibles that it uses during mating

Can be found near wet environments such as lakes but lives just a few days

 

 

A newly discovered member of the Megaloptera family has been found that could be the largest aquatic insect in the world.

It was found on a mountain in Chengdu, Sichuan province in China.

 

The mysterious specimen of which little is known has a wingspan of 8.3 inches (21 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FB400000578-551_634x497.jpg

 

 

The family of Megaloptera includes about 300 species of fishflies, dobsonflies and alderflies.

 

The name Megaloptera describes that insects have large (megal) wings (ptera) compared to their bodies

 

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

+3

This insect, of the order Megaloptera, has a wingspan of a whopping 8.3 inches (21 centimeters), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world

And this latest find is no exception, dwarfing other such insects of the order.

 

According to Scientific American members of the Megaloptera family are not well known.

When they are larvae they spend a lot of time out of sight in the water, only leaving when they pupate and they become adults.

They can be found in or near a variety of wet environments including ponds, lakes and swamps.

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, meanwhile, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating.

 

The species is also known for its ferocious bite, which can break human skin.

Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults, so many will spend there few days of adulthood mating, producing new larvae to grow underwater.

 

With a wingspan 8.3 inches (21 centimetres), this species breaks the previous record holder for largest aquatic insect, the South American helicopter damselfly, which has a wingspan of 7.5 inches (19 centimetres).

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8FE800000578-948_306x438.jpg

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/24/article-2704111-1FEE8F9400000578-334_634x437.jpg

 

 

The huge mandibles at the front of the insect, shown, are not used for eating but rather to attract females and hold them in place during mating. The females of the species are also known for their ferocious bite, which can break human skin. Megaloptera insects typically live for only a few days as adults.

 

See,

 

The Mayfly is an angel compared to this!! :LOL:

Some Chinese women use it as a sex toy! :smoke:

 

 

That is some painful pleasure! :LOL:

They LOVE it! :o :eh: :clap: :smoke: :AlienSmiley:

 

No pain, No gain! :P

Aye! :cosmo:

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd sure hate to have that crawling up my arm in the middle of the night…

 

On the bright side, his face almost looks like Alex!

Edited by Disk98
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd sure hate to have that crawling up my arm in the middle of the night…

 

On the bright side, his face almost looks like Alex!

Oh you wouldn't mind it might be able to get to that itch you can't reach...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Waiter there's a bug in my soup... better yet, it can have it, I'm out :outtahere: tahere! Edited by librarian
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd sure hate to have that crawling up my arm in the middle of the night…

 

On the bright side, his face almost looks like Alex!

Oh you wouldn't mind it might be able to get to that itch you can't reach...

You're not talking about Alex, are you? :LOL:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yikes!!! Thanks Duck, now I can have nightmares in my new house! :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:

 

This makes the spiders I've seen the last few days look okay....

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yikes!!! Thanks Duck, now I can have nightmares in my new house! :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:

 

This makes the spiders I've seen the last few days look okay and harmeless...

 

 

Sorry folks.....double post.....

Edited by rushfanforever!
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awesome, how long before they deep fry it and bundle it with the Beef and Brocolli?
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...