Family DIAPHEROMERIDAE
Introduction
The family Diaphameridae is represented in Australia by two subfamilies, 15 genera and 45 species.
Necrosciinae, a subfamily occurring mainly in South-east Asia are represented by 31 species, and Pachymorphinae, a widespread group found in the Palaearctic, Afro-tropical and Oriental to Australian Regions, including New Zealand, are represented by only four species.
References
Brock, P.D. & Hasenpusch, J. 2007. Studies on the Australian stick insects (Phasmida), including a checklist of species and bibliography. Zootaxa 1570: 1-81
Brock, P.D. & Hasenpusch, J.W. 2009. The Complete Field Guide to Stick and Leaf Insects of Australia. Collingwoord, Victoria : CSIRO Publishing 204 pp. [34]