A new giant species of Acrophylla Gray, 1835 (Phasmida: Phasmatidae: Phasmatini) from the highlands of the Wet Tropics, Queensland, Australia.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Searching of suitable habitat during the wet season months has revealed a spectacular new species of phasmid from Queensland, Australia: Acrophylla alta sp. nov., which is described and figured from the holotype and paratype females only, also eggs. A key is provided to compare it with other similar species within the genus. Habitat type and known foodplants are noted.
Source: Zootaxa
Authors: ROSS M. COUPLAND, ANGUS J. EMMOTT
Institutions: Queensland Museum, James Cook University
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4411331470