Titan Stick Insect (Acrophylla titan) found at Mullumbimby, NSW. What a beauty!

@Iwillwait Possible risks: The female titan stick insect has sharp spines on her legs that may draw blood on soft skin if handled incorrectly.

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@meggie will feed on the foliage of a range of plants, including Eucalypts, Acacia species, Callitris, raspberries, roses and, in Jerrys case, Finger Lime and Guava

@SW-User so they are a pest, but very impressive looking insect. I think the largest insect we have here in the UK, might be a dragonfly. I'm not sure.