Summary ²

Spinotectarchus acornutus is a species of stick insect endemic to New Zealand. It belongs to the family Diapheromeridae, and is the only member of the genus Spinotectarchus. It is commonly referred to as the spiny ridge-backed stick insect.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Shaun Lee, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/48208248@N04/27522569320/
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinotectarchus_acornutus

More Info

• iNaturalist NZ taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• CUIC Insect Images
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• iNaturalist Stick and Leaf Insects Working Group

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