Panoploscelis specularis (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae: Pseudophyllinae): extraordinary female sound generator, male description, male protest and calling signals

Females of Panoploscelis specularis present a dramatic modification of their forewings for stridulation. The female generator is illustrated and its distinct form contrasted with that of males. The physical form of the signals that females might produce is inferred; male calling and protest signals...

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Published in:Journal of orthoptera research 2003-12, Vol.12 (2), p.173-181
Main Authors: Montealegre-Z., F, Guerra, P A, Morris, G K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Orthoptera
Tettigoniidae
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Summary:Females of Panoploscelis specularis present a dramatic modification of their forewings for stridulation. The female generator is illustrated and its distinct form contrasted with that of males. The physical form of the signals that females might produce is inferred; male calling and protest signals are characterized. The male of P. specularis is described for the first time.
ISSN:1082-6467
DOI:10.1043/1082-6467(2003)012<0173:PSOTPE>2.0.CO;2