Walaphyllium | |
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Walaphyllium Zomproi | |
Scientific classification
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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]
Walaphyllium | |
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Walaphyllium Zomproi | |
Scientific classification
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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]