Nesiophasma


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.

Species

The Phasmida Species File lists:Nesiophasma giganteum Hennemann, Le Tirant & Purwanto, 2021Nesiophasma kuehni Nesiophasma oligarches Nesiophasma plateni Nesiophasma sananaense Hennemann, 2021Nesiophasma sobesonbaii Hennemann, Damastra, Damaledo, Cumming, & Le Tirant, 2023Nesiophasma spinulosum Nesiophasma turbans Nesiophasma zanum Hennemann, 1999