This giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades

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What happened

Scientists have identified two new species of large Australian stick insects, including one that lays extraordinary “lidded” eggs never before recorded in the group.

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  • Scientists have identified two new species of large Australian stick insects, including one that lays extraordinary “lidded” eggs never before recorded in the group.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:59:22 UTC.

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