Australia’s heaviest insect discovered: Meet the giant sick insect Acrophylla alta

Acrophylla alta, a newly discovered stick insect in North Queensland’s high-altitude rainforests, measures up to 16 inches and weighs around 44 grams. This remarkable insect is considered the heaviest stick insect ever recorded in Australia. Its size may be an adaptation to the cooler climate, highlighting the region’s hidden biodiversity and the need for further exploration.