Systematics of the american katydids (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae). Communication 4
ABSTRACT
This communication contains a correction of the nomenclature of tegminal veins in the genus Aegimia Stål, 1874
and a review of new material on the genus Ceraia Brunner-Wattenwyl, 1891 (Phaneropterinae). For the latter
genus, a new species group (the Dentata group) is established, a composition of the former Capra group is revised,
new data on some species distribution are given, as well as C. viktori sp. nov., C. cornutoides separata subsp. nov.,
C. legitima sp. nov., C. legitima angulata subsp. nov., C. sagittata sp. nov., C. propria sp. nov., C. capra megacerca subsp.
nov., C. mollis sp. nov., C. colombiana sp. nov., C. oaxaca sp. nov., С. surinamensis granti subsp. nov. and C. woronovi
sp. nov. are described from South America (Ecuador, Peru, Colombia) and Mexico. Two former subspecies, C. tibi-
aloides panamensis Emsley et Nickle, 1969 and C. hemidactyloides stenopa Emsley et Nickle, 1969, are considered as
distinct species: C. panamensis stat. nov. and C. stenopa stat. nov.
Key words: America, Aegimia, Ceraia, new taxa, Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae, Phaneropterinae
Journal name: Proceedings of the Zoological Institute RAS
Author (s): A.V. Gorochov