Walaphyllium
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| Walaphyllium | |
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| File:Walaphyllium zomproi - female.jpg | |
| Walaphyllium Zomproi | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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
[edit | edit source]- Walaphyllium lelantos (Cumming, Thurman, Youngdale & Le Tirant, 2020)
- Walaphyllium monteithei (Brock & Hasenpusch, 2003)
- Walaphyllium zomproi (Grösser, 2001)
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