isoptera

/ˌaɪsɒpˈtɪrə/

Definitions

1. noun

an order of insects that includes the stick insects, also known as walking sticks, and leaf insects, also known as stick insects or walking sticks.

“Some species of the order Isoptera are found in tropical and subtropical regions.”

Synonyms

  • phasmatodea
  • stick insects
  • walking sticks