Spiny Leaf insect (Extatosoma tiaratum) Wincent 62cGY #nature #wildlife #Insect | HAWI Studios

A supersized stick insect has been discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia. The new species, named Acrophylla alta, was found in the Atherton tablelands in North Queensland – and scientists said the habitat could be part of the reason for its large size. A peer-reviewed study about the discovery noted the stick insect was likely heavier than the giant burrowing cockroach, which is considered one of the heaviest insects in the world. | Guardian Australia

How cool is this Extatosoma tiaratum? Commonly known as the spiny leaf insect, the giant prickly stick insect, Macleay’s spectre, or the Australian walking stick, is a large species of Australian stick insect I can’t thank @the_caterpillar_lab & @jackthropod again for the show and tell and behind the scenes of your facility If you’re ever in the New England area, I 10/10 recommend going here. I have a beautiful moth I photographed here that I’ll share later today. #macro #macrophotography #spiny

Le phasme scorpion! (Extatosoma tiaratum) un insecte gigantesque avec une véritable tête d’Alien! #phasmescorpion #insecte #pokemon #nacfamily #rock_n_insectesyt | GP Ramponi