Walaphyllium

Walaphyllium is a genus of leaf insects comprising three species. It is found in Australia and Papua New Guinea. ^[1] Walaphyllium monteithei is a popular pet, and is commonly bred throughout Europe and Australia.^[2]

Walaphyllium
Walaphyllium Zomproi
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Phasmatodea
Family:	Phylliidae
Tribe:	Phylliini
Genus:	Walaphyllium Cumming, Thurman, Youngdale, Le Tirant, 2020

The name Walaphyllium is derived from the term “Wala” from the Dharumbal language meaning “dance”, and “Phyllium” from Greek language meaning leaf. ^[3]

Species

• Walaphyllium lelantos (Cumming, Thurman, Youngdale & Le Tirant, 2020)
• Walaphyllium monteithei (Brock & Hasenpusch, 2003)
• Walaphyllium zomproi (Grösser, 2001)