Biology:Walaphyllium

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Short description: Genus of insects

Walaphyllium
Walaphyllium zomproi - female.jpg
Walaphyllium Zomproi
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Phasmatodea
Family: Phylliidae
Tribe: Phylliini
Genus: Walaphyllium
Cumming, Thurman, Youngdale, Le Tirant, 2020

Walaphyllium is a genus of leaf insects comprising three species. It is found in Australia and Papua New Guinea. [1] Walaphyllium monteithei is a popular pet, and is commonly bred throughout Europe and Australia.[2]

The name Walaphyllium is derived from the term “Wala” from the Dharumbal language meaning “dance”, and “Phyllium” from Greek language meaning leaf. [3]

Species

  • Walaphyllium lelantos (Cumming, Thurman, Youngdale & Le Tirant, 2020)
  • Walaphyllium monteithei (Brock & Hasenpusch, 2003)
  • Walaphyllium zomproi (Grösser, 2001)

References

Wikidata ☰ Q119137455 entry