A new species of Tafalisca Walker, 1869 from the Iguaçu National Park, Brazil (Grylloidea, Eneopteridae, Tafaliscinae)

Researchers have identified and described a new cricket species, Tafalisca paranaensis, from the Iguaçu National Park in southeastern Brazil. This discovery contributes to the understanding of biodiversity within UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The study involved a detailed comparison of the genitalia and external morphology of T. paranaensis with those of T. paulista, providing key insights into their taxonomic distinctions. The findings highlight the importance of morphological characteristics in species identification and shed light on the rich insect diversity of the region.

DIAS, P. G. B. S., & DE ASSIS G. DE MELLO, F. (2010). A new species of Tafalisca Walker, 1869 from the Iguaçu National Park, Brazil (Grylloidea, Eneopteridae, Tafaliscinae). Zootaxa, 2453(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.2453.1.4