Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia

The 40cm-long insect, named Acrophylla alta, weighs slightly less than a golf ball and may be the heaviest insect in AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA newly discovered stick insect which weighs slightly less than a golf ball may be the heaviest insect in Australia, scientists say.The 40cm-long new species, named Acrophylla alta, was found in the high altitudes of the Atherton tablelands in north Queensland - and scientists said the habitat could be part of the reason for its large size. Continue reading...