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The antarctic midge or Belgica antarctica is not only the biggest insect in antarctica, it is also the ONLY insect in antarctica.
It grows 2 to 12 millimeters long.
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∙ 8y agoFrom its Wikipedia entry:
"Belgica antarctica, the Antarctic midge, is a species of flightless midge, endemic to the continent of Antarctica. At 2-6 mm long, it is the largest purely terrestrial animal on the continent,"
It's life span is about two years, during which it molts through four pupae stages. It's adult life lasts about a week and its only purpose is to procreate and lay eggs for the next generation.
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