Biology:Hermarchus leytensis
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Short description: Species of stick insect
Hermarchus leytensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Phasmatodea |
Family: | Phasmatidae |
Subfamily: | Platycraninae |
Tribe: | Stephanacridini |
Genus: | Hermarchus |
Species: | H. leytensis
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Binomial name | |
Hermarchus leytensis Zompro, 1997
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Hermarchus leytensis[1] is a species of stick insect in the order Phasmatodea. It is endemic to the Philippines .[2]
Description
Hermarchus leytensis exhibit sexual dimorphism. Adult females are bulky and typically have a body length of 130-150mm. They are a bright green in color. Males are thin, winged, and are about 95mm in length.
Distribution
This species occurs in the Philippines , with known records from Leyte Island.
References
- ↑ Zompro. 1997. Entomol. Z. 107(1):38
- ↑ Phasmida Species File (Version 5.0/5.0); retrieved 23 April 2022)
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q111699872 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermarchus leytensis.
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