Achrioptera
Achrioptera is a genus of stick insects first described in 1861. It is one of two genera in the tribe Achriopterini, the other being Glawiana. Species in the genus Achrioptera occur in Africa, including Madagascar. Although they are brightly colored, members of Achrioptera are able to effectively mimic thorny twigs and sticks for camouflage.
Species
It includes the following species:Achrioptera cliquennoisi Hennemann & Conle, 2004Achrioptera fallax Coquerel, 1861Achrioptera gracilis Hennemann & Conle, 2004Achrioptera griveaudi Paulian, 1960Achrioptera hugeli Cliquennois, 2021Achrioptera impennis Redtenbacher, 1908Achrioptera lobipes Achrioptera magnifica Hennemann & Conle, 2004Achrioptera manga Achrioptera maroloko Achrioptera punctipes Achrioptera pygmaea Redtenbacher, 1908