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Issue: Vol. 5661 No. 2: 15 Jul. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-07-15
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5661.2.7
Page range: 261-273
Abstract views: 28
PDF downloaded: 3

Studies on Neotropical grasshoppers: Estefaniacris gen. nov. (Orthoptera: Acrididae), a new Andean genus

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Grupo de Investigación en Artrópodos “Kumangui”; Bogotá; Colombia
Director Asociado soluciones basadas en Naturaleza Clear Blue Markets. Restrepo; Colombia
Orthoptera Ommatolampidinae Ommatolampidini phallic complex Andean forests

Abstract

A new genus and species of Neotropical ommatolampidines grasshoppers from the forests of the Colombian Andes are described. This new genus belongs to the subtribe Ommatolampidina (Ommatolampidini) and is distinguished from other genera mainly by its notably modified terminalia and unique genital characteristics. An updated key for the subtribe Ommatolampidina is provided, incorporating the newly described taxa and recent taxonomic changes. Finally, the habits and diversity of these Neotropical grasshoppers are discussed.

 

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How to Cite

Cadena-Castañeda, O.J. & Cardona-Granda, J.M. (2025) Studies on Neotropical grasshoppers: Estefaniacris gen. nov. (Orthoptera: Acrididae), a new Andean genus. Zootaxa, 5661 (2), 261–273. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5661.2.7