HyperDic: leaf_insect

English > 1 sense of the expression leaf insect:
NOUNanimalleaf insect, walking leaftropical insect having a flattened leaflike body
English > leaf insect: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningTropical insect having a flattened leaflike body; common in southern Asia and the East Indies.
Synonymwalking leaf
Member ofPhyllium, genus Phylliumtype genus of the Phyllidae
Broaderphasmid, phasmid insectlarge cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants

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