New species of leaf insects from Northern Luzon, Philippines with a brief taxonomic review of conservation notes on Philippine phylliidae (Phasmatodea)
Issue Date
10-2013
Abstract
The first written record of a Philippine insect appeared in the chronicles of Antonio Pigafetta who was Magellan’s chronicler when they arrived in the Philippine islands in 1521. That was the Palawan leaf insect. Even up to the present, this group of gentle wonders continues to enchant even the most entomophobic among museum-visiting public. Recent collections from several remote sites, including conservation-priority areas, yielded individuals that proved to represent species new to science. In relation to the description of these new species, the rest of the Philippine leaf insect fauna (Phasmatodea:Phyliidae:Phyllium) are briefly reviewed taxonomically. Even for leaf insects, the Philippine islands are proving to be a region of megadiversity. Notes on the conservation status of Philippine leaf insects are also given.
Source or Periodical Title
The Philippine Entomologist
ISSN
0048-3753
Volume
27
Issue
2
Page
213
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Lit, Ireneo L. Jr. and Eusebio, Orlando L., "New species of leaf insects from Northern Luzon, Philippines with a brief taxonomic review of conservation notes on Philippine phylliidae (Phasmatodea)" (2013). Journal Article. 4830.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4830
En – AGROVOC descriptors
LEAF EATING INSECTS; PEST INSECTS; PLANT PESTS; NEW RECORDS; TAXONOMY; PHILIPPINES