''Megaphasma'' is a genus of
walking stick
A walking stick or walking cane is a device used primarily to aid walking, provide postural stability or support, or assist in maintaining a good posture. Some designs also serve as a fashion accessory, or are used for self-defense.
Walking sti ...
s in the family
Diapheromeridae
Diapheromeridae is a family of stick insects ( order Phasmatodea). They belong to the superfamily Anareolatae of suborder Verophasmatodea.
The family contains some huge species, e.g. '' Paraphanocles keratosqueleton'' which can grow to over ...
. There are at least two described species in ''Megaphasma''.
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Species
These two species belong to the genus ''Megaphasma'':
* '' Megaphasma denticrus'' (Stål, 1875) (giant walkingstick)
* '' Megaphasma furcatum'' (Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1907)
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Phasmatodea
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