Walaphyllium

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

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

Species

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