phasmid
any insect of the order Phasmida, comprising the walking sticks and leaf insects.
of or relating to the phasmids.
Origin of phasmid
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The phasmid or Walking-sticks are herbivorous and may be collected in the midst of vegetation by sweeping or by the hand.
Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects | C. V. RileyPhyllium, fil′i-um, n. a genus of orthopterous insects of family phasmid—leaf-insects or walking-leaves.
We may remark that no species of phasmid are known to inhabit the British Isles.
Prothoracic glands: occur in Orthoptera, on the sides of prothorax in certain phasmid genera.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for phasmid
/ (ˈfæzmɪd) /
any plant-eating insect of the mainly tropical order Phasmida: includes the leaf insects and stick insects
of, relating to, or belonging to the order Phasmida
Origin of phasmid
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