Species
Oecanthus buxixu Acosta, Mendes & Zefa, 2024
Nomenclature (1)
- Oecanthus buxixu Acosta, Mendes & Zefa, 2024 in Acosta, Mendes, Ramalho & Zefa, 2024: 290.
Holotype; male, adult; f4b24d29-548f-4af6-a583-0aef73058433; deposited at: Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazonia (INPA); Brazil: Amazonas: Amazonas, Maraã, Base Casa do Baré
References (1)
- Acosta, R.C., Mendes, D.M.de M., Ramalho, E.E. & Zefa, E. (2024) Oecanthus buxixu sp. nov. (Orthoptera: Grylloidea: Oecanthidae): A new species of tree cricket from Brazilian Amazon rainforest. Zootaxa, 5492(2), 289–296. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5492.2.8
Descendants and synonyms
Gender, form, and etymology
Etymology:
The specific epithet “buxixu” refers to the popular name of the plant Clidemia japurensis, where the tree cricket is commonly found. It is a shrub native to South America, especially found in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Guyana. This plant is known for its small edible fruits and attractive flowers, which the tree cricket feeds on.
Stats
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| Rank | Extant | Fossil | Invalid | Total |
| Species | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |