Phasmid

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Phasmid \Phas"mid\, n. [See {Phasm}. Probably so called from its
     mimicking, or appearing like, inanimate objects.] (Zool.)
     Any orthopterous insect of the family {Phasmid[ae]}, as a
     leaf insect or a stick insect.
     [1913 Webster]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  phasmid
       n : large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with
           long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and
           leaf insects [syn: {phasmid insect}]