Order Phasmida

also known as Phasmatodea

Walking sticks and leaf insects

1. Greek "phasm" meaning phantom
2. Diagnosis:
1. Hind femora not enlarged, tarsi usually 5-segmented
2. Wings much reduced or absent
3. Tympana and stridulatory organs lacking
4. Cerci short, 1-segmented
5. Ovipositor short and concealed

• Phasmatodea - from NCSU
• Gordon Ramel's Phasmida Page