phasmid(n = noun.animal) phasmid insect - large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects;
is a kind of insect
is a member of order phasmatodea, order phasmida, phasmatodea, phasmida
has particulars: stick insect, walking stick, walkingstick, leaf insect, walking leaf

   Any orthopterous insect of the family Phasmidæ, as a leaf insect or a stick insect. [1913 Webster]

phasmid insect