taxonID	type	description	language	source
8F450D5D576FFFF3FF29FDE53BC3F810.taxon	description	Justification of the subfamily assignment for the new genus The new genus is assigned to Tetriginae as it fulfills the criteria to the subfamily, mentioned in Podgornaya (1992) and Devriese (1996): Lateral lobes directed downwards and contiguous with the body (never transversely truncated); fascial carinae of frontal costa diverge a very little with scutellum narrower than a scapus; dorsal margin of anterior and mid femora with a well-developed carina; median ocellus below the lower margin of the eyes and presence of a filiform antenna. Besides, the species of the genus have post-humeral spots and L-shaped carina of vertex which are typical characters among Tetriginae (Tumbrinck 2019).	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D576FFFF3FF29FDE53BC3F810.taxon	type_taxon	Type species. Skejotettix netrajyoti Subedi species nova by original designation Composition. Two species. S. netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov. and S. muglingi (Ingrisch, 2001 b) comb. nov. are currently known. There may be other species in the genus from the subtropical areas of Nepal awaiting to be explored and described.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D576FFFF3FF29FDE53BC3F810.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Endemic to Nepal, the genus (with its two species) is known from subtropical regions. S. netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov. is known only from the locality of type species as of now (subtropical Sal Forest, Churlingtar, Ghyalchok, Gorkha, Nepal) (Figure 1 G, H). S. muglingi comb. nov., apart from its type locality (Trishuli river near Mugling Bazar, river bed) is known from stream banks of Buldi khola, Vyas Municipality, Tanahun, Nepal (Figure 1 B), vicinity of manmade ponds of Ghadiyal Breeding Center, Kasara amidst the subtropical Sal forest (Figure 1 D), and vicinity of manmade ponds of Umari, Kapilvastu (Figure 1 E).	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D576FFFF3FF29FDE53BC3F810.taxon	etymology	Etymology. Patronymic. The genus is named after Dr. Josip Skejo, a Tetrigidologist from Croatia and a good friend of mine. The suffix - tettix is a commonly used suffix with Tetrigidae and is considered here to be of masculine gender.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D576FFFF3FF29FDE53BC3F810.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis The new genus is morphologically similar to Ergatettix but can be differentiated by the following characters: (i) wider vertex with parallel lateral borders (narrow vertex with the lateral borders usually converging towards the front in Ergatettix); (ii) frontal costa (in lateral view) visible in front of the eyes (not visible in front of the eyes but curved outwards in front of antennas in Ergatettix); (iii) vertex convex in frontal view without horns (vertex concave in frontal view with the presence of horns in Ergatettix; (iv) more robust middle femora (very slender middle femora in Ergatettix, an exception is Ergatettix minutus Ingrisch, 2001 which has the middle femora as robust as Skejotettix gen. nov.). Skejotettix gen. nov. differs from Lamellitettigodes in being brachypronotal and brachypterous (Lamellitettigodes being typically macropronotal and macropterous) and absence of vertex horns. Skejotettix gen. nov. is also related to Coptotettix, however Coptotettix lacks clear characters. So, it is compared to the type species, C. asperatus and can be differentiated by following characters: (i) median carina entire (median carina broken in C. asperatus) (ii) middle and hind femora robust (slender in C. asperatus) (iii) Brachypronotal and brachypterous (C. asperatus typically macropronotal and macropterous). Eastern apterous genus Hainantettix Deng, 2020 is morphologically close to Skejotettix gen. nov.. However, Skejotettix gen. nov. can be differentiated from Haintettix by following characters: (i) lateral carinae of the vertex L-shaped (U-shaped in Hainantettix) (ii) infrascapular area narrow (wider in Hainatettix) (iii) head more exserted (almost in the level of the pronotal discus in Hainantettix) (iv) Wings reduced (absent in Haintettix) (v) shorter prozona (and prozonal carinae) (longer in Haintettix) (vi) interhumeral carinae weakly visible (clearly visible in Hainantettix). Notes on Hainantettix (Figure 2). The genus Hainantettix Deng, 2020 was considered monotypic till now. Two species from PR China that were assigned to the genus Macromotettixoides are here transferred to the genus Hainantettix as they are morphologically very close to the type species of Hainantettix, H. strictivertex Deng, 2020. Those are Hainantettix angustivertex (Zha et Peng, 2021) comb. nov. = Macromotettixoides angustivertex Zha et Peng, 2021 and Hainantettix hainanensis (Liang, 2002) comb. nov. = Macromotettixoides hainanensis Liang, 2002. The three species of Hainantettix have very similar head morphology, except for the width of the vertex, but also pronotal morphology, except for the shape of pronotal tips. Legs morphology is also very similar between them. The three species are easily distinguishable by the following characters: (i) vertex width narrowest in H. strictivertex, almost as wide as a compound eye in H. angustivertex (Zha et Peng, 2021) comb. nov., while visibly broader than a compound eye in H. hainanensis (Liang, 2002) comb. nov. (ii) the shape of the tip of pronotum (pointed in H. strictivertex and H. angustivertex (Zha et Peng, 2021) comb. nov., while oblique in H. hainanensis (Liang, 2002) comb. nov.). All three Hainantettix species live in Hainan.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D576FFFF3FF29FDE53BC3F810.taxon	description	Description General characters. Small-sized, brachypronotal Tetriginae genus with wings reduced, hidden, or absent; cryptic in coloration (mottled green with yellowish bands in pond banks / river bed species to rusty brown coloration in forest species) and in appearance (integument tuberculate or granular). Head. Antennae. Filiform, Scapus with a large notch in lateral view. Frontal view. Vertex slightly narrower in width than a compound eye; Upper point of insertion of the antenna in line with the lower margin of compound eye; Frontal costa bifurcates at around one-third of an eye with the scutellum as wide as or slightly narrower than the scapus. Lateral view. Head very slightly exserted above the pronotum (this trait may vary among alive and museum specimens); Frontal costa projecting in front of eyes rounded together with vertex but slightly concave above lateral ocelli Dorsal view. Vertex with truncated with an anterior margin not completely reaching the anterior margins of the eye; medial carina distinct, running to the end of fossulae; fossulae deep, elongated; lateral carinae raised to the dorsal margin of eyes. Pronotum. Brachypronotal, wingless or apterous, pronotum not covering whole abdomen. Anterior margin truncated; dorsum undulated. Lateral lobes directed downwards and with truncated apex. Infrascapular area can be wider or narrower; wings visible or not visible; pronotum tip can be wide or narrow. Wings. Tegmenula (forewings). small, lanceolate to large oblong; Alae (hindwings). reduced, never reach the tip of pronotum or hidden or absent. Legs Forelegs. Femora. setose, stout, and elongated, 2.7 - 3.4 times as long as wide, dorsal margin and ventral margins indistinctly to faintly undulated; Tibia. setose, dorsal and ventral margins faintly undulated; Tarsus. first segment short (dark brown to black in color), second segment elongated and bears claws. Mid legs. Femora. setose, compressed and widened, 2.4 - 3.2 times as long as wide, dorsal margin and ventral margins indistinctly to faintly undulated; Tibia. setose, dorsal and ventral margins faintly undulated, ventral margin with large spines; Tarsus. first segment short (dark brown to black in color), second segment elongated and bears claws. Hind legs. Femora. robust, with fine serrations on the dorsal margin, 2.2 - 2.7 times as long as wide, surface finely tuberculate with transverse ridges, ventral margin sparsely setose Tibia. dorsal and ventral margins indistinctly to faintly undulated, ventral margin with large spines; Tarsus. first segment long (dark brown to black in color), bears pulvilli with tip spinose, second segment small, third elongated and bears claws. Taxonomic note. Presence of a large notch on the scapus of antenna (clearly seen in the lateral view) (Figure 3 A, B) in Skejotettix gen. nov. is an interesting character I have not seen mentioned in the literature. Upon further examination, I found this character present in the individuals of Ergatettix dorsiferus (Walker, 1871) (Figure 3 C), Coptotettix annandalei (Figure 3 D), and Coptotettix coniopticus (Figure 3 E). This character could be of taxonomic importance and seems promising for future work as the head characters are preserved more during the course of evolution (Skejo et al. 2019).	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D576AFFFEFF29F9A93D3DFE6C.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Trishuli river near Mugling Bazar, river bed [27.86 o N, 84.56 o E] (Note: The coordinates are generated based on the locality mentioned in the original description of the species using Google Maps and represent an approximation of the locality). Materials examined. NEPAL • 1 ♀ (Figures 4 A-D); Gandaki Province, Tanahun District, Vyas Municipality, Buldikhola; 27.98745 o N, 84.29824 o E; 350 m a. s. l; 18 Mar. 2022; M. Subedi leg.; stream bank; collected by hand | NEPAL • 1 ♀ (Figures 4 E-H); Bagamati Province, Chitwan District, Kasara, Ghadiyal breeding center; 27.55362 o N, 84.33933 o E; 185 m a. s. l; 09 Jul. 2022; M. Subedi leg.; Manmade ponds amidst subtropical Sal forest; collected by hand | NEPAL • 1 ♀ (Figures 4 I-L); Lumbini Province, Kapilvastu District, Shivaraj Municipality, Umari, Tharu Museum; 27.69011 o N, 82.83008 o E; 155 m a. s. l; 30 Jul. 2022; M. Subedi leg.; Manmade ponds amidst human settlement area; collected by hand.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D576AFFFEFF29F9A93D3DFE6C.taxon	discussion	Note: The type material was not examined directly, but rather examined with its images available in OSF along with the original description (Ingrisch 2001 b) and compared with the materials at hand. Annotated specific diagnosis. This species has typical characters of Skejotettix gen. nov.: Brachynotal species with the upper point of insertion of antennal grooves at the lower level of compound eyes (in between the eyes in Coptotettix), reduced hindwings as well as intact nature of the median carina. Therefore, Coptotettix muglingi is very close to Skejotettix gen. nov. and does not belong to Coptotettix: I transfer this species to the genus Skejotettix gen. nov. However, Coptotettix does not have clear characters. So, a review is needed. Removing the species from Coptotettix is just one small step towards its natural organization.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D5764FFF9FF29FE713CFEFA95.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype (Figure 5). NEPAL • 1 ♀; Gandaki Province, Gorkha District, Gandaki Rural Municipality, Ghyalchok, Churlingtar; 27.80822 o N, 84.71922 o E; 460 m a. s. l; 4 June 2022; M. Subedi leg.; subtropical Sal forest; collected by hand; ANHM Paratypes (PT 1, Figure 6). NEPAL • 1 ♀, 2 ♂; Gandaki Province, Gorkha District, Gandaki Rural Municipality, Ghyalchok, Churlingtar; 27.80822 o N, 84.71922 o E; 460 m a. s. l; 4 June 2022; M. Subedi leg.; subtropical Sal forest; collected by hand; ANHM	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D5764FFF9FF29FE713CFEFA95.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Subtropical Sal Forest, Churlingtar, Ghyalchok, Gorkha, Nepal (Figure 1 G, H).	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D5764FFF9FF29FE713CFEFA95.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epitheton is a Latinized noun in apposition referring to Shree Netrajyoti Basic School (Figure 1 F) which lies adjacent to the type locality of the species.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D5764FFF9FF29FE713CFEFA95.taxon	vernacular_names	Vernacular name Skejo’s Salhopper	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D5764FFF9FF29FE713CFEFA95.taxon	description	Vernacular name etymology. Named after the dominant vegetation in the type locality, Sal (Shorea robusta). The name shows the association of the species to its habitat under the covers of Sal trees. Measurements. The key measurements of the holotype and the paratypes are presented in Table 2. Coloration. The coloration is cryptic, ranging from bright yellow to rusty brown with distinct (Figure 8 A, B, C, E, F, H, I) or poorly marked (Figure 8 D, G) post – humeral spots. Most of the individuals have uniform coloration on the pronotum (Figure 8 B, C, D, E, G, H, I) while some may have differently colored halves of the pronotum (Figure 8 A, F). Description (mainly of the female holotype). Head. Antenna. Filiform type; antennomeres: 16 in female and 15 in male (the apical segments are reduced and not clearly distinguished at 20 x magnification when viewed under stereomicroscope, so the apical segment is assumed to have 2 apical segments); upper point of insertion of antennal grooves in level with lower margin of eye Frontal view. Vertex slightly narrower in width than an eye; paired lateral ocelli positioned between the compound eyes, about ¾ of a compound eye height from top; frontal costa bifurcates between compound eyes, above superior ocelli; frontal costa length above the bifurcation about ½ of a compound eye height; scutellum as wide as scapus with gradually widening towards the bottom; median ocellus situated far below the compound eyes, between facial carinae on the place where they end Lateral view. Head very slightly exserted above the pronotum; Frontal costa projecting in front of eyes rounded together with vertex but slightly concave above lateral ocelli Dorsal view. Vertex wider than a compound eye throughout the length; very slightly widening towards the base from the tip. Anterior margin of the fastigium of vertex truncated, very slightly indrawn in relation to the outer margin of the compound eye. Frontal costa distinctly produced in front of the anterior margin of the compound eyes; medial carina distinct, running to end of fossulae; fossulae deep, elongated, reaching almost to the base of the compound eye; lateral carinae raised to dorsal margin of eyes. Compound eyes do not reach upto the anterior margin of pronotum. Pronotum. Brachypronotal, reaching only around the mid-length of hind femora; surface granular or tuberculate. In frontal view, only lateral lobes are visible, directed downwards and slightly sideward. The rest of the pronotum is not visible because of the head. In lateral view whole pronotum is finely granulated, and smooth; the median carina is continuous through the whole pronotum length. Median carina has a slight elevation in the prozona and a weak depression after the prozona. The dorsal margin of the median carina distinctly undulated. Tip of the pronotum not covering the tip of the abdomen. Lateral lobes with truncated apex. The ventral sinus is deeper than the tegminal sinus. The humeroapical carina is short and striped, as well as the external lateral carina of the pronotum. The infrascapular area is long and with parallel margins. In the dorsal view, the anterior margin of the pronotum is truncated. Prozonal carinae is short and slightly diverging anteriorly; little curved inwards posteriorly. Humeral angle oblique; the tip of the pronotum angularly oblique. Internal lateral carina of the pronotum visible, ending 1 mm before the tip of the pronotum. Humeroapical spots are present (two dark spots). Wings. Tegmen. Well developed; Free part large, oblong Hind wings. Reduced, not reaching the apex of pronotal process Legs Fore legs. Setulose over the entire length; Femora. about 3.36 times long as wide; ventral margin finely serrated; Tibia. setose, dorsal and ventral margins faintly undulated; Tarsus. first segment short (dark brown to black in color), second segment elongated and bears claws. Mid legs. Femora. about 3.23 times long as wide; Tibia. setose, dorsal and ventral margins faintly undulated, ventral margin with large spines; Tarsus. first segment short (dark brown to black in color), second segment elongated and bears claws. Hind legs. Femora. robust, about 2.68 times long as wide, dorsal margin finely serrulate; Tibia. dorsal and ventral margins indistinctly to faintly undulated, ventral margin with large spines; Tarsus. first segment long (dark brown to black in color), bears pulvilli with tip spinose, second segment small, third elongated and bears claws.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D5764FFF9FF29FE713CFEFA95.taxon	diagnosis	Differential diagnosis: The new species Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov. is similar to S. muglingi comb. nov.. The major differences are listed in Table 3.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D577CFFE7FF29FF343DECFF14.taxon	distribution	Previous records. Chaubas, Kabhrepalanchok (Bey – Bienko 1968); near Nagarkot, Bhaktapur (Balderson & Yin 1987); east of Pokhara, Kaski; Mugling Bazar, Chitwan; Jugedi, Chitwan; Gaidacamp, Chitwan (Ingrisch 1987)	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D577CFFE7FF29FF343DECFF14.taxon	materials_examined	New record. NEPAL • 1 ♂ (Figure 12 E, F), 1 ♀ (Figure 12 C, D); Gandaki Province, Gorkha District, Gandaki Rural Municipality, Ghyalchok, Churlingtar; 27.80822 o N, 84.71922 o E; 460 m a. s. l; 24 Jun. 2021; M. Subedi leg.; Subtropical Sal forest; collected by hand | NEPAL • 1 ♂ (Figure 12 G, H), 1 ♀ (Figure 12 A, B); Gandaki Province, Gorkha District, Gandaki Rural Municipality, Ghyalchok, Bhottar khola; 27.80547 o N, 84.72615 o E; 445 m a. s. l; 28 Mar. 2022; M. Subedi leg.; Rain fed stream amidst subtropical Sal forest; collected by hand.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D577CFFE7FF29FF343DECFF14.taxon	discussion	Discussion. The morphology of the specimens observed agrees with the original description of Coptotettix annandalei. Two different variations in color as mentioned in the original description were also observed: dark grey in the individuals from the rainy season of monsoon (Figure 12 C, D, E, F), and paler grey marked with light yellow on the pronotum and hind femora in the individuals from the dry season prior to monsoon (Figure 12 A, B, G, H). These forms are well adapted to match the surrounding colors which provide a degree of protection against potential predators and may be considered as wet season and dry season forms.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D577DFFE7FF79FF503F2DFE10.taxon	distribution	Previous records. Tellok, Taplejung (Chopard & Dreux 1966); Chyaubas (Bey-Bienko 1968)	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
8F450D5D577DFFE7FF79FF503F2DFE10.taxon	materials_examined	New record. NEPAL • 1 ♂ (Figure 12 I, J, K); Gandaki Province, Gorkha District, Gandaki Rural Municipality, Ghyalchok, Tirtire khola; 27.80752 o N, 84.71823 o E; 420 m a. s. l; 19 May 2021; M. Subedi leg.; stream bank; collected by hand | NEPAL • 1 ♀ (Figure 12 L, M, N); Gandaki Province, Gorkha District, Gandaki Rural Municipality, Ghyalchok, Churlingtar; 27.80822 o N, 84.71922 o E; 460 m a. s. l; 16 Jul. 2022; M. Subedi leg.; Subtropical Sal forest; collected by hand.	en	Subedi, Madan (2022): A new genus and a new groundhopper species from Nepal (Orthoptera: Tetriginae Skejotettix netrajyoti gen. et sp. nov.). Zootaxa 5205 (1): 35-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5205.1.3
