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Hermarchus leytensis

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Hermarchus leytensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Phasmatodea
Family: Phasmatidae
Subfamily: Platycraninae
Tribe: Stephanacridini
Genus: Hermarchus
Species:
H. leytensis
Binomial name
Hermarchus leytensis
Zompro, 1997

Hermarchus leytensis[1] is a species of stick insect in the order Phasmatodea. It is endemic to the Philippines.[2]

Description

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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

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This species occurs in the Philippines, with known records from Leyte Island.

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