Subfamily Phasmatinae Karny, 1923

Genus Acanthomima

Genus Acrophylla

Genus Anchiale

Genus Arphax

Genus Baculum

Genus Clitarchus

Genus Ctenomorpha

Only one Australian species is known.

Genus Ctenomorphodes

Only six Australian species are known.

Genus Eurycnema

Genus Hermarchus

Genus Onchestus

Only three Australian species are known.

Genus Paronchestus

Only one Australian species is known.

Genus Vetilia

Identification Key

This is a prominent group with an Australia-wide distribution. The species are mainly large, winged and stick-like.

Distribution:

The distribution map is a hot-linked index. By clicking on a highlighted area of the map, you may obtain a species list for that area, within this subfamily.

References

  • Balderson, J., Rentz, D.C.F. and Roach, A.M.E. (1998). in Houston, W.K.K. & Wells, A. (1998) (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Vol. 23. Archaeognatha, Zygentoma, Blattodea, Isoptera, Mantodea, Dermaptera, Phasmatodea, Embioptera, Zoraptera. Melbourne: CSIRO Publishing, Australia (ISBN 0643 06035 9). pp. 347 - 376.
  • Bradley, J.C., and Galil, B.S. (1977). The taxonomic arrangement of the Phasmatodea with keys to the subfamilies and tribes. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, 79(2): 176-208.
  • Kirby, W.F. (1904). A Synonymic Catalogue of Orthoptera. 8vo. Vol. 1. Orthoptera, Euplexoptera, Cursoria, et Gressoria (Forficulidæ, Hemimeridæ, Blattidæ, Mantidæ, Phasmidæ). London: Longmans & Co. x 501 pp.
  • Rentz, D.C.F (1996). Grasshopper Country, Chapter 16, Phasmatodea: Leaf and Stick Insects, pp. 244-257

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