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New Giant Walking Stick Insect Discovered in Queensland

10/1/2025

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A walking stick insect, Acrophylla alta, was discovered in north Queensland, measuring 15.75 inches and weighing 1.6 ounces.
The species is described in the peer-reviewed Zootaxa study co-authored by Angus Emmott of James Cook University, highlighting canopy research.
Found in the Wet Tropics rainforest at 2,950 feet, following a social media tip; female eggs confirm classification.

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Story summary

A walking stick insect, Acrophylla alta, was discovered in north Queensland, measuring 15.75 inches and weighing 1.6 ounces.
The species is described in the peer-reviewed Zootaxa study co-authored by Angus Emmott of James Cook University, highlighting canopy research.
Found in the Wet Tropics rainforest at 2,950 feet, following a social media tip; female eggs confirm classification.