Tirachoidea biceps explained

Tirachoidea biceps^[1] is a species of stick insect in the order Phasmatodea. It is endemic to Java, Peninsula Malaysia, and Sumatra.^[2] Females of this species average and are apterous. Although males are fully winged, their flight capability is poor. Tirachoidea biceps was previously known as Pharnacia but is distinguishable by two bumps on their hind head.^[3]

External links

• Phasmid Study Group: Tirachoidea biceps

Notes and References

1. Redtenbacher. 1908. Die Insektenfamilie der Phasmiden. III. Phasmidae Anareolatae (Phibalosomini, Acrophyllini, Necrosciini). 3:451
2. http://phasmida.speciesfile.org/Common/basic/Taxa.aspx?TaxonNameID=1201793 Phasmida Species File (Version 5.0/5.0); retrieved 23 April 2022
3. http://www.phasmatodea.com/tirachoidea-biceps-java Phasmatodea.com: Tirachoidea biceps "Java"