Ctenomorpha gargantua
Ctenomorpha gargantua is a species of stick insect endemic to Queensland.[1] It was first found near Cairns. A captive breeding program is run by Museum Victoria.[2]
| Ctenomorpha gargantua | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Phasmatodea |
| Family: | Phasmatidae |
| Genus: | Ctenomorpha |
| Species: | C. gargantua |
| Binomial name | |
| Ctenomorpha gargantua Hasenpusch & Brock, 2006 | |
References
- Hasenpusch, Jack, and Paul D. Brock. "Studies on the Australian stick insect genus Ctenomorpha Gray (Phasmida: Phasmatidae: Phasmatinae), with the description of a new large species." Zootaxa 1282 (2006): 1-15.
- Smith, Bridie. "Discovery of stick-thin Lady Gaga thrills scientists". Brisbane Times. Brisbane Times. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
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