👉 The term "Niphatidae" refers to a group of small, round-bodied insects that are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. They belong to the order Phasmatodea, which includes both land and water insects. Niphatids have a wide range of sizes ranging from micrococcoids up to mid-sized adults with wings. The term "niphatid" is often used interchangeably with "lipid insect."
