List of stick insects of New Zealand

Stick insects in New Zealand are found in a range of different environments, from cold high alpine areas to dry coastal bush.

There are currently 23 different species described, from 10 genera (Landcare Research).

The most common species of the stick insect in New Zealand is the smooth stick insect (Clitarchus hookeri) (Salmon 1991).

Following Günther (1953), the New Zealand stick insects are placed into the subfamilies Phasmatinae (tribe: Acanthoxylini) and Pachymorphinae (tribe: Pachymorphinini).

Classification and identification is based on Jewell & Brock (2002).