Palau – 2011 – 2 dollar – World of Insects WALKING LEAF (PROOF)

Description

Metal: Silver .925
Quality: PROOF
Diameter: 35 mm
Weight: 1/2oz
Mintage: 1000 pcs

The family Phylliidae (often misspelled Phyllidae) contains the extant true leaf insects or walking leaves, which include some of the most remarkable leaf mimics in the entire animal kingdom. They occur from South Asia through Southeast Asia to Australia. At present, there is no consensus as to the preferred classification of this group; some sources treat Phylliidae as a much larger taxon, containing the members of what are presently considered to be several different families.