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Discovery of new Australian stick insect species reveals case of mistaken identity

ScienceBy Donna LuSep 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
Discovery of new Australian stick insect species reveals case of mistaken identity
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PUBLISHEDSep 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
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New study describes two species, Anchiale robusta and Anchiale mabiensis , both found in far north Queensland Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Two new large stick insect species have been identified by Australian researchers, in a discovery they say illustrates how little we still understand about insect diversity.

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