Phasmatodea genera

Megacrania is a genus of the subfamily Megacraniinae of stick insects. Members of this genus are commonly referred to as "peppermint stick insects", due to the characteristic odor of their defensive spray, as well as the cylindrical, twig-like shape of their bodies.

Micadina is a genus of stick insects in the tribe Necrosciini, erected by Josef Redtenbacher in 1908. Species have been recorded from temperate and subtropical Asia, including China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

Malacomorpha is a genus of striped walkingsticks in the family Pseudophasmatidae. There are about 15 described species in the genus Malacomorpha.

Cryptophyllium is a genus of leaf insects in the tribe Phylliini, described in 2021. Its distribution is probably incomplete, but includes southern China, Sri Lanka, Indo-China, Malesia and western Pacific islands.

Trolicaphyllium is a genus of leaf insect in the order Phasmatodea native to New Caledonia and the small surrounding islands. The species listed in this genus were listed in Chitoniscus until 2021, whose representatives originate from the Fiji Islands. thumb|Wing venation of a male of Trolicaphyllium cf. brachysoma == Description == Trolicaphyllium species are relatively small and broad representatives of leaf insect, with a body length of in females and in males. Their abdomen is either pointed or strongly lobed in both sexes. Their eggs are small and lack pinnae. In these morphological chara

Sosibia is an Asian genus of stick insects in the family Lonchodidae and subfamily Necrosciinae.

Baculonistria is a genus of stick insects belonging to the family Phasmatidae, with records from China.

Pharnacia is a tropical Asian genus of stick insects in the family Phasmatidae and subfamily Clitumninae (tribe Pharnaciini). Some species formerly placed in this genus have been reassigned to Phobaeticus.

Marmessoidea is an Asian genus of stick insects in the family Lonchodidae and subfamily Necrosciinae. The native range of species appears to be from India and South-East Asia to the Wallace line.

Lopaphus is an Asian genus of stick insects in the tribe Necrosciini. Species have been recorded from India, China and South-East Asia.

Cnipsomorpha is a genus of Asian stick insects in the tribe Medaurini, erected by Hennemann, Conle, Zhang and Liu in 2008. Species have been recorded from: southern China (Guangxi and Yunnan) and Vietnam (yet to be described).

Macellina is a genus of stick insects in the tribe Gratidiini, erected by Boris Uvarov in 1940. Species have been recorded from China, Thailand and Vietnam (possibly incomplete distribution).

Trachythorax is an Asian genus of stick insects in the family Lonchodidae and subfamily Necrosciinae. Species have been recorded from the Indian subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia through to New Guinea.

Bactrododema is a genus of the stick insect family Diapheromeridae. Species of this genus have a relictual distribution and are endemic to southern Africa.

Scionecra is a genus of Asian stick insects in the tribe Necrosciini, erected by Heinrich Hugo Karny in 1923. Species have been recorded from: China, Vietnam, Malesia through to Australia.

Mnesilochus is a genus of stick insects in the subfamily Lonchodinae. Species have a known distribution in: Borneo, Philippines, Sumatra.

Ocnophila is a genus of insects belonging to the family Diapheromeridae.

Neohirasea is a genus of stick insects in the tribe Necrosciini, erected by J.A.G. Rehn in 1904. Species have been recorded from temperate and tropical Asia, including: China, India, Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Nesiophasma is a genus of very large stick insects within the order Phasmatodea and the tribe of Stephanacridini. This genus is found in Wallacea west of Weber’s Line: Sulawesi, Peleng Island, Selayar Island, Kalaotoa Island, Sanana Island, Romang Island, Timor Island, Sangihe Island and Talaud Islands. New Guinea with doubt. The largest in the list of species is Nesiophasma giganteum, with females reaching a body length of 30 cm (12 inches).

Clonopsis is a stick insect genus in the family Bacillidae. Species have been recorded from mainland Europe and North Africa.

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Aschiphasma is an Asian genus of stick insects in the tribe Aschiphasmatini and is also the type genus for the family. Species currently have a known distribution throughout western Malesia.

Sinophasma is a genus of Asian stick insects in the tribe Necrosciini, erected by Günther in 1940. Species have been recorded from China, Vietnam and Taiwan (distribution may be incomplete).

Tirachoidea is an Asian genus of stick insects in the family Phasmatidae and tribe Pharnaciini. Species have a known distribution from India, Indochina and West Malesia.

thumb|A female and B male of Walaphyllium zomproi, C female and D male of Walaphyllium monteithi, E male [[holotype of Walaphyllium lelantos]] thumb|Wing venation of Walaphyllium zomproi: A female forewing, B male fore- and C hindwing thumb| A–D Eggs of Walaphyllium zomproi: A lateral, B dorsal, C ventral, D opercular ([[anterior); E–H Eggs of Walaphyllium monteithi: E lateral, F dorsal, G ventral, H opercular]]

Dryococelus australis, also known as the Lord Howe Island stick insect, Lord Howe Island phasmid or, locally, as the tree lobster, is a species of stick insect that lives in the Lord Howe Island Group. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Dryococelus. Thought to be extinct by 1920, it was rediscovered in 2001. Although it had been extirpated from Lord Howe itself, a remnant population of 24 individuals was rediscovered on the sea stack of Ball's Pyramid. The species has been called "the rarest insect in the world".

Antongilia is a genus of stick insects endemic to Madagascar.

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Interphasma is a genus of Asian stick insects in the tribe Medaurini, erected by S.C. Chen and Y.H. He in 2008. To date (2022), species have been recorded mostly from China, with one in Vietnam.

Pseudodiacantha is an Asian genus of stick insects in the family Lonchodidae and subfamily Necrosciinae. Members of Pseudodiacantha are excellent examples of camouflage, as they are known to cover themselves in mossy or lichenous outgrowths that supplement their disguise.

Metentoria is a genus of stick insects in the tribe Clitumnini, erected by Carl Brunner von Wattenwyl in 1907. Species have been recorded from: India and Vietnam (possibly an incomplete distribution).

Pulchriphyllium is a genus of leaf insects. It was first established by Achille Griffini in 1898 as a subgenus within the genus Phyllium. It has been elevated as a valid genus since 2021. The representatives of the genus are native to Sundaland and continental Asia.

Presbistus is a genus of Asian stick insects in the tribe Aschiphasmatini, erected by William Forsell Kirby in 1896. Species currently have a known distribution in: India, Cambodia, Borneo, Java and Sumatra (but this may be incomplete).

Lamachodes is a genus of stick insects in the tribe Necrosciini, erected by Josef Redtenbacher in 1908. To date (2022) species have been recorded only from Vietnam.

Prisopus is a genus of stick insects belonging to the family Prisopodidae. These stick insects are present in Central and South America, India and Malesia.

Xenophasmina is an Asian genus of stick insects in the family Phasmatidae and subfamily Xeroderinae. Species have a known distribution from Indo-China.

Medaura is an Asian genus of stick insects in the family Phasmatidae, subfamily Clitumninae and tribe Medaurini. Species have a known distribution from tropical Asia, including Indo-China.

Neoclides is an Asian genus of stick insects in the subfamily Necrosciinae (and as with all mainland Asian genera, in the tribe Necrosciini). Species have a known distribution from: Indo-China, Borneo, Sumatra, Philippines and New Guinea.

Orthonecroscia is a genus of stick insect first described by William Forsell Kirby in 1904.

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Eophyllium is an extinct monotypic genus of the Phasmatodea, a type of insect ancestral to the modern Phylliidae. These insects mimic the shape of leaves for camouflage, with a single species, Eophyllium messelensis.

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Rhamphophasma is a genus of stick insects in the tribe Clitumnini, erected by Carl Brunner von Wattenwyl in 1893. Species have been recorded from: China, Vietnam, India, Myanmar and Japan (possibly incomplete).

Hainanphasma is a genus of medium-sized, slender Phasmatodea species native to the Chinese island Hainan.

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Lonchodes is a genus of stick insects in the family Phasmatidae and the type genus of the family Lonchodidae and tribe Lonchodini. Species have a known distribution that includes tropical Asia and the Pacific.

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Monticomorpha is a genus of striped walkingsticks in the family Pseudophasmatidae. There are 8 described species in Monticomorpha.

Pachyscia is a genus of Asian stick insects in the tribe Necrosciini, erected by Josef Redtenbacher in 1908. Species have been recorded from Vietnam and China.

Miniphasma is a genus of phasmid or stick insect of the family Diapheromeridae. Two species are recognized, both endemic to Sri Lanka.

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Andropromachus is a genus of Asian stick insects in the tribe Necrosciini, erected by Johann Carl in 1913. Species have been recorded from south-western China and northern Vietnam.

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Acanthograeffea is a genus of stick insect.

Clonaria is an Asian genus of stick insects belonging to the tribe Gratidiini. thumb|right|Clonaria conformans nymph ==Species== The Catalogue of Life lists: