Clitarchus (phasmid)

Clitarchus is a genus of stick insects in the Phasmatidae family and Phasmatinae sub-family.[1] This genus is the most common stick insect in New Zealand. It is found widely throughout the North Island and part of the South Island on kanuka and manuka, as well as various common garden plants.[2]

Clitarchus
Clitarchus hookeri mating pair
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Phasmatodea
Family: Phasmatidae
Subfamily: Phasmatinae
Tribe: Acanthoxylini
Genus: Clitarchus
Stål, 1875

Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

References

  1. "Clitarchus Stål". Landcare Research. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
  2. "Clitarchus". Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research. Retrieved 2018-08-22.
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