The importance of validated alpha taxonomy for phylogenetic and DNA barcoding studies: a comment on species identification of pygmy grasshoppers (Orthoptera, Tetrigidae)

In a recently published paper on colour polymorphism in a Pygmy grasshopper from China ( Zhao et al 2016 ) an unidentified Paratettix sp. was misidentified as Tetrix bolivari . This case highlights the need for correct species identification and provides an opportunity to recommend some aspects of G...

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Published in:ZooKeys 2017-06 (679), p.139-144
Main Authors: Lehmann, Arne W., Devriese, Hendrik, Tumbrinck, Josef, Skejo, Josip, Lehmann, Gerlind U.C., Hochkirch, Axel
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Language:English
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Summary:In a recently published paper on colour polymorphism in a Pygmy grasshopper from China ( Zhao et al 2016 ) an unidentified Paratettix sp. was misidentified as Tetrix bolivari . This case highlights the need for correct species identification and provides an opportunity to recommend some aspects of Good Taxonomic Practice ( GTP ) in Tetrigidae to reduce the number of erroneous identifications.
ISSN:1313-2989
1313-2970
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.679.12507