Impressive animal
A giant insect discovered in an Australian forest
The researchers have identified a new species of phase called Acropylla Alta. It could be the heaviest insect ever seen in the country.
The new species, which could be confused here with a branch, weighs 44 grams and measures 40 centimeters long.
ZOOTAXA
A new kind of giant phase was discovered in tropical forests in northern Queensland in Australia. Called Acropylla Alta, this impressive insect weighs 44 grams for a length of 40 centimeters, which potentially makes it the heaviest insect ever documented in the country, reports the “Guardian».
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To put this size in perspective, the weight of this phase is barely lower than that of a standard golf ball. This major discovery is part of a context where scientists continue to explore the exceptional biodiversity of Australian forests, often qualified as real evolution laboratories.
The morphological characteristics of acrophyla alta clearly distinguish it from other species of phase known so far. His discovery, published in the journal “Zootaxa“, Questions the previous body mass records in Australian insects. Researchers believe that this species has been able to remain unteashed due to its difficult access to the canopy of tropical forests.
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The giant phase is added to the long list of unique creatures found exclusively in Australia. Its identification represents a significant advance for entomology and understanding local biodiversity.
Scientists now plan to study in more detail the lifestyle and the eating habits of this new species, as well as its potential role in the Queensland forest ecosystem.
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