Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Phasmida
Family
Phasmatidae
Genus
Eurycnema
Species
Eurycnema goliath
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Up to 25 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Similar taxa
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It can be found throughout Australia except for Victoria.
They are extremely hard to find due to their camouflage and tendency to hide in tree tops. They can be found mostly in Eucalyptus trees, or small native flowering plants such as Acacias. (Wikipedia)
Web resources
References
- Zborowoski, P. and R. Storey (1995). A field guide to insects in Australia Reed Books, Chatswood NSW Australia.