Achrioptera

Achrioptera
Male Achrioptera fallax
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Phasmatodea
Family: Phasmatidae
Tribe: Achriopterini
Genus: Achrioptera
Coquerel, 1861

Achrioptera is a genus of stick insects first described in 1861.[1] It is one of two genera in the tribe Achriopterini, the other being Glawiana. Species in the genus Achrioptera occur in Africa, including Madagascar.[2] Although they are brightly colored, members of Achrioptera are able to effectively mimic thorny twigs and sticks for camouflage.[3]

Species

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It includes the following species:[2]

References

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  1. ^ Coquerel, Charles (1861). "Orthoptères de Bourbon et de Madagascar". Annales de la Société entomologique de France. 4: 495–499.
  2. ^ a b "genus Achrioptera Coquerel, 1861". Phasmida Species File (Version 5.0/5.0). Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  3. ^ Jolly, A.; Oberle, P.; Albignac, R. (2016-01-22). Key Environments: Madagascar. Elsevier. ISBN 9781483285955.