Haplopus

C.J.Schoenherr, 1840

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Haplopus scabricollis(Mayer's Walkingstick)

Haplopus is a of walkingsticks in the Phasmatidae, containing approximately seven described . The genus was established by Schoenherr in 1840. Species in this genus are found in the Caribbean region. Several species were described relatively recently in 2016.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Haplopus: /ˈhæpləpəs/

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Distribution

Caribbean region, including the Dominican Republic and nearby islands. have been recorded from Hispaniola.

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Taxonomic Note

There is a homonym issue with this name. Haplopus Schoenherr, 1840 (Phasmatidae) is distinct from Haplopus Schoenherr, 1840 (Curculionidae), a weevil genus. The walkingstick genus Haplopus is correctly placed in order Phasmida.

Species Diversity

Seven are recognized: H. bicuspidatus, H. brachypterus, H. intermedius, H. micropterus, H. scabricollis, H. sobrinus, and H. woodruffi. Four of these were described in 2016 by Hennemann, Conle & Perez-Gelabert.