Range extension for Pulchriphyllium anangu Cumming et al., 2023 (Phasmatodea: Phylliidae) and first record from Maharashtra

Abstract

Pulchriphyllium anangu Cumming et al., 2023 is here reported for the first time from Maharashtra state, India. Also, this is the first record of a leaf insect (Phasmatodea: Phylliidae) for Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, District Raigad, Maharashtra. This sighting represents the northernmost distribution in the Western Ghats for Pulchriphyllium anangu.