ExtatosomaGray GR (1833) The Entomology of Australia, in a series of monographs. Part 1 containing the monograph of the genus Phasma 23. 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.
Name The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek έκστασις "to be outside oneself" and soma "body".
Species The Phasmida Species FilePhasmida Species File (Version 5.0/5.0: retrieved 6 February 2021) lists: Extatosoma popa Stål, 1875 (New Guinea) Extatosoma tiaratum (Macleay, 1826) - type species (Australia)
References
External links Phasmid Study Group: Extatosoma Pictures and descriptions of subspecies (in French)