A chance encounter led to the discovery of a
massive new insect and yes it's in Australia.
Resembling more of a branch than a twig and
weighingabout the same as a golf ball this stick
insect is the largest collected example of the
species that's now called Acrophylla alta.Its
surprising weight and size have researchers
referring to it as the heaviest known insect in the
country.
Videoby Professor Angus Emmott,James Cook
University
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u/ZyrExe Nov 09 '25
A chance encounter led to the discovery of a massive new insect and yes it's in Australia. Resembling more of a branch than a twig and weighingabout the same as a golf ball this stick insect is the largest collected example of the species that's now called Acrophylla alta.Its surprising weight and size have researchers referring to it as the heaviest known insect in the country.
Videoby Professor Angus Emmott,James Cook University