The Unbelievable Size Of New Jersey’s Biggest Bug

Experts have determined the biggest bug in each state, and the size of New Jersey's entry on the list is enough to keep you up at night.

If the thought of creepy crawlers being in your vicinity freaks you out, this might not be the story for you.

The Largest Bug In America Is Huge

Let's start with the good news. New Jersey is not home to the largest bug in America, and it's a good thing.

The largest bug in America is 7 inches long. Let that sink in for a minute. Are you ready to confront a 7-inch bug? Sounds like something straight out of Jurassic Park.

This monster insect is called the Megaphasma denticrus, according to a website called Beetles In The Bush.

What Is The Biggest Bug In New Jersey?

It can grow to an astonishing 7 inches long. We all know it better as the giant walking stick because it looks like a giant walking stick until you watch one walk away.

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We have walking sticks in New Jersey, but not the giant variety, so what is the Garden State's biggest bug?

According to Animalko, the bad news for New Jersey residents is that this bug can be a full 2 inches long. The good news is that they are not always around.

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New Jersey's biggest bug is the Giant Cicada, and we're all familiar with their unique song.

Giant Cicadas are harmless to humans, but we'd rather not see a two inch insect heading toward us.