New distribution record for Paraspartolus curiosus Gunther, 1939 (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae) with notes on taxonomy and biogeography
2023
Patano, R.R. Jr | Kasalo, N. | Amoroso, V.B. | Guiang, M.M.M. | Coritico, F.P. | Mohagan, A.B.
Paraspartolus Gnther, 1939 is a monotypic genus endemic to the Philippines. Its only species P. curiosus Gunther, 1939 has been known only from Cape Engao, Santa Ana, Cagayan, Luzon Island. Even though the species was described more than 80 years ago, only three specimens have been known, and nothing about the species' coloration, variability, or ecology was noted. In this study, live photographs of the species was provided for the first time from Negros Island some 1000 km away from the type locality. Detailed measurements of the collected male and female specimens and describe the species' color variations and microhabitats, including their bryophyte associates were presented. Comments on the distribution of the species and identify problems with the higher classification were provided.
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