Megaloblatta longipennis is a species of cockroach in the family Ectobiidae. It is the world's largest cockroach by length and wingspan.

Aug 22, 2025 · The largest cockroach in the world by length and wingspan is Megaloblatta longipennis. It can reach up to 3.8 inches long, 1.75 inches wide, and has a wingspan of up to …

The world's largest winged cockroach is Megaloblatta longipennis found in Peru, Ecuador and Panama. A preserved female in the collection of Akira Yokokura of Yamagata, Japan, …

May 8, 2025 · The Megaloblatta longipennis is widely recognized as the largest cockroach species in the world by wingspan and one of the longest by body length. Native to South …

Dec 9, 2025 · World’s Largest Cockroach: Megaloblatta longipennis, a true marvel of the tropical rainforests of South and Central America, holds the record as the world’s largest winged …

Dec 13, 2025 · According to Guinness World Records, the world’s largest winged cockroach is Megaloblatta longipennis, a species native to the tropical forests of Peru, Ecuador, and Panama.

Aug 25, 2025 · The Rhinoceros Cockroach (Macropanesthia rhinoceros), also known as the giant burrowing cockroach, holds the title for the world’s heaviest cockroach. Found in Queensland, …

If you’re curious about the biggest roach in the world, you’ll be interested to know that the giant burrowing cockroach, also known as Macropanesthia rhinoceros, holds that title.

A common presence in North America and around the world, The American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is the largest type of cockroach that can also live in the house.

Oct 21, 2025 · The giant burrowing cockroach is a nocturnal, wingless cockroach native to Australia. They are one of the largest cockroaches in the world, measuring upwards of 3.1 …