| Hermarchus leytensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| 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]
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.
This species occurs in the Philippines, with known records from Leyte Island.
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