''Niveaphasma annulata'' is a species of

stick insect The Phasmatodea (also known as Phasmida or Phasmatoptera) are an order of insects whose members are variously known as stick insects, stick bugs, walkingsticks, stick animals, or bug sticks. They are also occasionally referred to as Devil's da ...

found in

New Zealand New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of isla ...

. It is the sole member of the

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''Niveaphasma'' which is unique among stick insects because it can be found living in alpine areas.

Distribution and habitat

''Niveaphasma annulata'' is restricted to the southern half of the South Island. It is absent from the North Island and has not been observed north of Arthur's Pass.

References

Phasmatidae Phasmatodea genera Monotypic insect genera Phasmatidae of New Zealand {{Phasmatodea-stub