Top 5 of Anything Research.Note: These insect speeds come from unsubstantiated literature and data. The highest airspeeds reported in refereed literature that were obtained using a reliable method are those of the desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) which has an average speed of 33 km/h (+/- 3km). Many insects surely fly faster, but their air-speeds have yet to be studied with modern methods.