Niveaphasma Explained

Niveaphasma annulata is a species of stick insect found in New Zealand.^[1]

It is the sole member of the genus Niveaphasma which is unique among stick insects because it can be found living in alpine areas.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Niveaphasma annulata is restricted to the southern half of the South Island. It is absent from the North Island and has not been observed north of Arthur's Pass.

Notes and References

1. O'Neill. Shay B.. Buckley. Thomas R.. Jewell. Tony R.. Ritchie. Peter A.. November 2009. Phylogeographic history of the New Zealand stick insect Niveaphasma annulata (Phasmatodea) estimated from mitochondrial and nuclear loci. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 53. 2. 523–536. 10.1016/j.ympev.2009.07.007. 1095-9513. 19596452.
2. Web site: Niveaphasma. Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research. 2019-08-21.