Manomera brachypyga

Rehn & Hebard, 1914

Short-Rumped Walkingstick

Manomera brachypyga is a to Florida, first described in 1914. The "Short-Rumped Walkingstick" refers to its relatively abbreviated abdominal segments compared to . It belongs to the Diapheromeridae, a diverse group of primarily New World phasmids. The species is known from limited observations and collections, reflecting both its restricted range and cryptic lifestyle.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Manomera brachypyga: /ˌmænoʊˈmɛrə ˌbrækɪˈpaɪɡə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Manomera by the shortened, compact (brachypyga = "short rump"). The specific epithet directly references this diagnostic trait. Further diagnostic features require examination of genitalia and should be compared against original species description.

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Distribution

to Florida, United States. All confirmed records are from peninsular Florida.

Similar Taxa

  • Manomera blatchleyiOverlaps in Florida; distinguished by longer abdominal segments and different body proportions
  • Manomera tenuescensOccurs in southeastern US; differs in body shape and abdominal length

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