Hermarchus (phasmid)


Hermarchus is a genus of very large stick insects within the order Phasmatodea and the tribe of Stephanacridini. Known species occur in New Guinea, Fiji, Australia, Philippines and New Caledonia.

Description and biology

Females are often 200 to 240 mm long, depending on species. The males are winged, while wings are lacking in the larger females. In captivity, they are known to feed upon the leaves of plants such as eucalyptus, guava, bramble and acacia.

Species

The Phasmida Species File lists:Hermarchus apollonius Hermarchus differens Redtenbacher, 1908Hermarchus insignis Hermarchus leytensis Zompro, 1997Hermarchus novaebritanniae Hermarchus pythonius - type species Hermarchus trigonus Hermarchus virga Redtenbacher, 1908