Scientists in the Atherlton tablelands of northeastern Queensland, Australia have named this insect Acrophylla alta. At 15 inches long, it may be the heaviest in Australia. Its huge size may serve as an evolutionary advantage by making it more durable in cold weather.
The Guardian reports that researchers captured a female from the forested canopy and harvested its eggs. The scientists hope to also capture a male, although these have been so far difficult to locate. The implication is that these scientists have a great interest in breeding giant insects for research purposes. There's no way this project could have negative, unintended consquences.
-via Aelfred the Great