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Adrian Black

Naming newly discovered giant insect a sticking point

The supersized stick insect, about 40cm long, was discovered in Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. (AAP PHOTOS)

What could be Australia's heaviest insect has been discovered in northern Australia's high altitude rainforests.

The supersized stick insect, about 40cm long, was discovered in high altitude trees in Millaa Millaa in Queensland's Atherton Tablelands and identified by James Cook University researcher Angus Emmott and wildlife expert Ross Coupland.

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