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New Australian stick insect species discovered

Published Monday, September 21, 2026 · Updated September 21

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Two new large stick insect species, Anchiale robusta and Anchiale mabiensis, have been identified by Australian researchers in far north Queensland.

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  • The Guardian

    The discovery underscores how little is still understood about insect diversity and has important conservation implications due to smaller habitat ranges than previously thought.

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