''Walaphyllium'' is a genus of leaf insects comprising three species. It is found in Australia and Papua New Guinea. ''
Walaphyllium monteithei'' is a popular pet, and is commonly bred throughout Europe and Australia.
The name ''Walaphyllium'' is derived from the term “Wala” from the
Dharumbal language meaning “dance”, and “Phyllium” from Greek language meaning leaf.
Species
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Walaphyllium lelantos'' (Cumming, Thurman, Youngdale & Le Tirant, 2020)
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Walaphyllium monteithei ''(Brock & Hasenpusch, 2003)
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Walaphyllium zomproi'' (Grösser, 2001)
References
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Phasmatodea genera
Insects of Australia
Insects of New Guinea
Phylliidae