Phaenopharos struthioneus, the small red winged stick insect, is a medium-sized stick insect found in Malaysia and Sumatra.Brock, P.D., Büscher, T. & Baker, E. Phasmida Species File Online. Version 5.0/5.0. Retrieved 13 May 2022. http://Phasmida.SpeciesFile.org This species is extinct in Singapore.Seow-Choen. 1999. Gardens´ Bulletin, Singapore 49(2):299, pl. 6d Both males and females are known for their small red stubby wings, which are used solely for the purpose of displaying when threatened. Thus, they cannot fly.Phasmatodea.com. Phaenopharos struthioneus. http://www.phasmatodea.com/phaenopharos-struthioneus. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
References
External links Phasmid Study Group: PSG 205 Phaenopharos struthioneus