Hermarchus leytensis[1] is a species of stick insect in the order Phasmatodea. It is endemic to the Philippines.[2]
| Hermarchus leytensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| 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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Description
editHermarchus 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
editThis 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)