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Record 1 2020-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies)
Phylliidae
Latin
CONT

Leaf insect, (family Phylliidae), also called walking leaf, any of more than 50 species of flat, usually green insects (order Phasmida, or Phasmatodea) that are known for their striking leaflike appearance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Phylliidae
Latin
CONT

Parmi les insectes qui ressemblent à s'y méprendre à des feuilles, les phyllies sont probablement les plus spectaculaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Phylliidae
Latin
CONT

Los insectos hoja (Phyllidae) se camuflan a la perfección. Su aspecto es tan semejante al de una hoja que les permite mimetizarse con su entorno y pasar completamente desapercibidos.

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