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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spinotectarchus acornutus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Micrarchus hystriculeus
- Tectarchus salebrosus
- Pachymorpha springbrookensis
- Neohirasea japonica
- Pygirhynchus toledopizai
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Phasmida
- Family
- Diapheromeridae
- Genus
- Spinotectarchus
- Species
- Spinotectarchus acornutus
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