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What is the fastest-flying insect in the world?

Question #151029. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated May 01 2024.
Originally posted May 01 2024 8:05 PM.

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Dragonflies, followed in a close second by hawk moths.

Dragonflies are capable of speeds up to 35mph (56km/h). At 33.7mph (54km/h), hawk moths are no slouches, either.

link https://www.si.edu/spotlight/buginfo/incredbugs

On the ground, the world's fastest running insect is the Australian tiger beetle ("Cicindela hudsoni.") Their average speed of 5.5mph (9km/h) may not seem great by comparison with their flying counterparts, but that does translate to 171 body lengths per second.

link https://entomology.unl.edu/scilit/fastest-runner-0
Response last updated by psnz on May 01 2024.
May 01 2024, 8:06 PM
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