Queen Termite (Isoptera)The queen termite, specifically of certain termite species like the Macrotermes bellicosus, can live for several decades. They are the reproductive individuals of termite colonies and have significantly longer lifespans than the worker and soldier termites.
Giant Walking Stick (Phasmatodea)Some species of giant walking sticks, like the Phobaeticus chani, have been known to live for up to 2 to 3 years. Their lifespan can vary depending on environmental conditions and species.
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) The monarch butterfly, famous for its long-distance migrations, can live for several months, with the last generation of the year (which migrates south) living the longest.
Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Worker honeybees typically have a lifespan of a few weeks to a few months. However, queen honeybees can live for several years, with some surviving up to 5 years under the right conditions.
Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) The Atlas moth is one of the largest moths in the world and can live for about 2 to 3 weeks in its adult stage. While their adult lifespan is relatively short, they spend a significant portion of their life cycle as caterpillars.
Cicada (Magicicada spp) Certain species of periodical cicadas have some of the longest life cycles among insects. They can spend either 13 or 17 years underground as nymphs before emerging as adults.
Ant Queen (Formicidae) Similar to termites, ant queens can have long lifespans, ranging from a few years to even decades in some species.
Dragonfly (Anisoptera) Dragonflies have relatively short adult lifespans, typically ranging from a few weeks to a few months. However, their nymph stage, which they spend underwater, can last several years.
Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger)Worker black garden ants have relatively short lifespans of a few weeks to a few months. However, queens of some ant species can live for several years.