A new giant species of Acrophylla Gray, 1835 (Phasmida: Phasmatidae: Phasmatini) from the highlands of the Wet Tropics, Queensland, Australia.

Researchers have uncovered a new, giant species of phasmid, Acrophylla alta, within the UNESCO-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland, Australia. This discovery highlights the region's rich biodiversity and adds to the diversity of the genus Acrophylla. The study involved targeted field surveys during the wet season to identify suitable habitats for this species, which was described based on female specimens and eggs. A comparative key is also provided to distinguish it from other similar species in the genus. Known food plants and habitat types are documented, contributing to our understanding of this unique phasmid's ecological role.

COUPLAND, R. M., & EMMOTT, A. J. (2025). A new giant species of Acrophylla Gray, 1835 (Phasmida: Phasmatidae: Phasmatini) from the highlands of the Wet Tropics, Queensland, Australia. Zootaxa, 5647(4), 371–383. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5647.4.4