Many insects live in symbiosis with certain species of bacteria. These bacteria make important contributions to their hosts' ...

Insects are becoming increasingly popular to grow on farms as feed for other animals, pet food and potentially as food for ...

A hybrid insect called "Frankenstein ant” is advancing across the eastern United States; it can withstand extreme weather and ...

Summertime comes with lengthy days, warm sunshine, beach visits, and beautiful greenery in the forest. However, summertime ...

A massive stick insect recently discovered in Australia, has been officially named the heaviest of all insects in the country.

New research reveals rising CO2 levels are disrupting insects, including cotton bollworm moths, ability to select optimal egg ...

Researchers have discovered a giant stick insect living at high altitude in tropical North Queensland. Acrophylla alta is ...

People Can’t Get Over the Size of New Stick Insect Species Found in Australia first appeared on PetHelpful on Aug 10, 2025 ...

The “ supersized ”​​​​​​​ A. alta weighs around 1.6 ounces (44 grams), or slightly less than a golf ball. “From what we know ...

A new species of stick insect believed to be the heaviest ever found in Australia was located in a remote rainforest.

Australia’s new heavyweight insect champion was discovered thanks to social media — but it's been hiding in the trees much ...