Extatosoma[1] is a genus of phasmids, in the monotypic subfamily Extatosomatinae, with two species. One occurs in Australia, one in New Guinea. Both have a colour morph imitating leaves, and one imitating lichen.
| Extatosoma | |
|---|---|
 | |
| E. popa carlbergi, E.tiaratum, E. popa popa | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Phasmatodea |
| Family: | Phasmatidae |
| Subfamily: | Extatosomatinae |
| Genus: | Extatosoma Gray, 1833 |
| Synonyms | |
Ectatosoma Gray, 1835 | |
Name
The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek έκστασις "to be outside oneself" and soma "body".
Species
The Phasmida Species File[2] lists:
- Extatosoma popa Stål, 1875 (New Guinea)
- Extatosoma tiaratum (Macleay, 1826) - type species (Australia)
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