Hermarchus leytensis
Appearance
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
[edit]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
[edit]This species occurs in the Philippines, with known records from Leyte Island.
References
[edit]- ^ Zompro. 1997. Entomol. Z. 107(1):38
- ^ Phasmida Species File (Version 5.0/5.0); retrieved 23 April 2022)