Contributions to the study of the genus Reptalus Emeljanov, 1971 (Homoptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cixiidae) of Western Tien Shan Mountains

Researchers have identified and documented two new recordings of calling signals from the genus Reptalus (Homoptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cixiidae) in the Western Tien-Shan Mountains, specifically within Kyrgyzstan's Sary-Chelekskiy Nature Reserve. The study, conducted by Emeljanov and Tishechkin, recorded these signals at elevations around 1200 meters above sea level, providing critical acoustic data for this understudied genus. The findings contribute to the understanding of biodiversity in this UNESCO-recognized region, offering insights into the ecological behavior of Reptalus species through detailed field observations and signal analysis.

Emeljanov, A. F., & Tishechkin, D. Yu. (2012). Contributions to the study of the genus Reptalus Emeljanov, 1971 (Homoptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cixiidae) of Western Tien Shan Mountains. Rej, 21(1), 309–314. https://doi.org/10.15298/rusentj.21.3.06