Adelosgryllus rubricephalus: a new genus and species of cricket (Orthoptera: Phalangopsidae)

Adelosgryllus rubricephalus, a new genus and species of phalangopsid cricket are described. Illustrations of male and female specimens as well as descriptions of phallic sclerites, chromosomes and geographical known distribution are furnished. A discussion on the species taxonomic status of this cricket within the family is also included.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mesa,Alejo, Zefa,Edison
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Entomológica do Brasil 2004
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1519-566X2004000300008
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Summary:Adelosgryllus rubricephalus, a new genus and species of phalangopsid cricket are described. Illustrations of male and female specimens as well as descriptions of phallic sclerites, chromosomes and geographical known distribution are furnished. A discussion on the species taxonomic status of this cricket within the family is also included.