Achrioptera Explained

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

It includes the following species:

• Achrioptera cliquennoisi Hennemann & Conle, 2004
• Achrioptera fallax Coquerel, 1861
• Achrioptera gracilis Hennemann & Conle, 2004
• Achrioptera griveaudi Paulian, 1960
• Achrioptera hugeli Cliquennois, 2021
• Achrioptera impennis Redtenbacher, 1908
• Achrioptera lobipes (Rehn, 1940)
• Achrioptera magnifica Hennemann & Conle, 2004
• Achrioptera manga (Glaw, Hawlitschek, Dunz, Goldberg & Bradler, 2019)
• Achrioptera maroloko (Glaw, Hawlitschek, Dunz, Goldberg & Bradler, 2019)
• Achrioptera punctipes (Audinet-Serville, 1838)
• Achrioptera pygmaea Redtenbacher, 1908
• Achrioptera spinosissima (Kirby, 1891)

Notes and References

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