Phasmida Species File

The Phasmida Species File group works to build a comprehensive source for knowledge about the world’s phasmids, or stick and leaf insects. Information found here includes valid names, their synonyms, bibliographic data, specimen data, images, sounds, and distributions for phasmids of the world. Our site seeks to include and serve an expanding group of stakeholders such as taxonomists, ecologists, policy makers, and educators.

Try searching for Phasmatidae, Phasma, Phasma gigas, or start at Order = Phasmida, Family = Phylliidae, or Genus = Anchiale.

Diapherodes gigantea

Pterinoxylus crassus

Pulchriphyllium giganteum

Agathemera maculafulgens

Dryococelus australis

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Our About page contains an overview and history of the project, its data and gaps, and information about the team and how you can contribute. You can also contact us or get help.

Announcements

Welcome to our new Phasmida Species File Website

Paul D Brock, T H Büscher, E Baker, 2023-08-15
As of August 2023, we would like to welcome you to our new Phasmida Species File website. We’re glad you’re here and look forward to hearing from you about your experiences with our new features and how you use the information you find here.

2022 Publications

Paul D Brock, November 2022

• Book published November 2022: Brock & Büscher, Stick and leaf-insects of the world, Phasmids.
• NAP Editions (includes world checklist of species), see https://www.napeditions.com/en/71-stick-and-leaf-insects-of-the-world.html
• Phasmid Studies Vol 21 was published on 31 Dec 2022 and papers have been uploaded.