Animals with the shortest lifespan

Mayfly – Lives only for 24 hours, with some species surviving just a few minutes. – 

Gastrotrich – Microscopic marine animal with a lifespan of 3 to 4 days. – 

Drone Ant – Lives about 3 weeks, just long enough to mate with the queen. – 

Housefly – Has a lifespan of 28 days under ideal conditions. – 

Silkworm Moth – Lives for about 5 to 7 days, focused solely on reproduction. – 

Male Mosquito – Lives for only 10 days, compared to the longer-living females. – 

May Beetle – Adult beetles live for just a few weeks, usually to mate and lay eggs. – 

May Beetle – Adult beetles live for just a few weeks, usually to mate and lay eggs. – 

Tsetse Fly – Has a short lifespan of about 1 to 3 months depending on temperature. – 

 Fruit Fly – Lives up to 30 days, making it a common model for genetic research.