Phaenopharos struthioneus explained

Phaenopharos struthioneus,^[1] the small red winged stick insect, is a medium-sized stick insect found in Malaysia and Sumatra.^[2] This species is extinct in Singapore.^[3] Both males and females are known for their small red stubby wings, which are used solely for the purpose of displaying when threatened. Thus, they cannot fly.^[4]

External links

• Phasmid Study Group: PSG 205 Phaenopharos struthioneus

Notes and References

1. Web site: Phaenopharos struthioneus (Westwood, 1859) . 2022-05-13 . www.gbif.org . GBIF.
2. Brock, P.D., Büscher, T. & Baker, E. Phasmida Species File Online. Version 5.0/5.0. Retrieved 13 May 2022. http://Phasmida.SpeciesFile.org
3. Seow-Choen. 1999[1997]. Gardens´ Bulletin, Singapore 49(2):299, pl. 6d
4. Phasmatodea.com. Phaenopharos struthioneus. http://www.phasmatodea.com/phaenopharos-struthioneus. Retrieved 13 May 2022.