Taxonomy and bioacoustics of Meconematinae (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) from Laguna (Philippines: Luzon)

Issue Date

2-2020

Abstract

Katydids from the subfamily Meconematinae sing at ultrasonic frequencies. Owing that many of them are nocturnal, elusive and low in abundance (since they are predatory), there is a dearth of information on these katydids and their bioacoustics, especially for species in the understudied yet mega-diverse Southeast Asia. Recent orthopteran surveys in Laguna, Luzon Island in the Philippines led to the discovery of two interesting Meconematinae katydids. Based on the collection, we describe a new species of Phisidini: Neophisis (Indophisis) montealegrei sp. nov. We also describe the male for the first time and redescribe the female of Asiophlugis philippina. The ultrasonic calling songs of both Meconematinae are also recorded, analysed and described here.

Source or Periodical Title

Zootaxa

ISSN

1175-5326

Volume

4732

Issue

4

Page

527-544

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Subject

Asiophlugis, New species, Phisidini, Southeast Asia, Stridulation, Ultrasonic frequencies

Identifier

DOI:10.11646/zootaxa.4732.4.2.

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