[1] It lives in rainforests along the coast of Queensland and the Northern Territory.

It is named after the Australian orthopterist David Rentz.

[1] Crowned stick insects are dark black-grey and use camouflage to blend in with the surroundings.

Adults can reach lengths of 120mm and have a protuberance of the cuticle of the head which resembles a crown in both sexes.

The wings of this species are a deep purple in colour.