taxonID	type	description	language	source
03D4221B6D0FD4272DC241BCFE9BBEEC.taxon	description	(Figs. 1 a, c, d, g, h, k – m, q, r, and 13)	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0FD4272DC241BCFE9BBEEC.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Medium to large size, robust and long-winged / macropterous (most species) (Figs. 1 a, and 2) or short-winged / brachypterous insects (Fig. 3 k, l). Colorful insects, body with color-patterns of bands and spots (Fig. 1 a), sometimes dark-mottled. Frontal costa wide. Distal margin of lateral lobe of pronotum rounded; posterior border of pronotal disk angulate. Prosternal tubercle prominent and laterally compressed, straight or directed backwards. Male cerci tapering towards the apex, with distal end slightly curved downwards (Fig. 1 d). Phallic complex: dorsal valves thin with distal end curved downwards (Fig. 1 k); cingulum plate-like with a central notch (Fig. 1 h, q); rami projected forwards and upwards (Fig. 1 q); arch of cingulum developed (Fig. 1 l); zygoma of cingulum complete (Fig. 1 l, q).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0FD4272DC241BCFE9BBEEC.taxon	description	Redescription. Medium to large size (males: 19 – 46 mm; females: 25 – 59 mm), robust and long-winged / macropterous (Fig. 1 a); or short-winged / brachypterous insects (Fig. 3 k, l). Integument rugose, smooth on areas of head, legs and abdomen. Antennae filiform. Eyes of medium to small size, with oval to subcircular shape. Fastigium wide, declivent (Fig. 1 a); fastigio-facial angle rounded; frons slightly oblique to slightly convex in lateral view (Fig. 1 a). Pronotum: metazona slightly longer than prozona in most species (Fig. 1 c); mid-dorsal carina low, from obsolete to slightly marked, cut by one to four transverse sulci; integument of lateral lobes of prozona generally smooth. Prosternal tubercle straight or directed backwards. Tegmina in general hyaline with veins delimiting cells with shape and color pattern of specific value, mainly in the median proximal area. Hind wings with bristles on the transverse veins between first cubital (Cu 1) and first anal (A 1) veins (Fig. 1 r). Male subgenital plate short (Fig. 1 d), with rounded apex. Male epiproct with tubercles; furculae well developed and large. Male cerci tapering towards the apex, with distal end slightly curved downwards (Fig. 1 d). Phallic complex (Fig. 1 g, h, k – m, q): endophallic plates of endophallus large and apical valves (dorsal and ventral) short; dorsal valves thin with distal end curved downwards, apex not sclerotized; arch of cingulum developed, rami projected forwards and upwards, articulated with a distal segment constituting the valves of cingulum, whose base rests on the ventral valves of aedeagus; cingulum plate-like with central notch; zygoma complete (not incised); ventral ectophallic sclerite well developed and strongly sclerotized, latero-ventrally covering the posterior portion of aedeagus. Epiphallus small in relation to the endophallus, with large oval sclerites, and well developed lateral plates. Ovipositor valves of females short and robust. Colorful insects, body with color-patterns of bands and spots, sometimes dark-mottled (Fig. 1 a). Habitat. Species of Diponthus are normally found in grasslands, shrubby vegetation, and in the ecotone zone of low forests consisting of grasses and dicots.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0FD4272DC241BCFE9BBEEC.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Argentina (centre and North), Bolivia (South), Paraguay (southeast), Brazil (southwest) and Uruguay (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0AD4202DC24655FBFFB8EB.taxon	description	(Figs. 1 a c, d, g, h, k – m, q, r, 2 a, b, 6 a – c, 7 a, b, 8 a, 9 a, b, 10 a, 11 a, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0AD4202DC24655FBFFB8EB.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Pronotal disk with light longitudinal median band and two oblique bands that converge towards the principal sulcus; lateral lobes with light-colored horizontal band near the lower margin. Tegmina with white spots on proximal lateral field, transversal veins weakly and irregularly marked (Fig. 8 a). Prosternal tubercle straight, with rounded apex. Male epiproct with rounded borders, pointed tip, and with tubercles on distal margin (Fig. 9 b); furculae prominent and with subacute tips. Male cerci slender and tapering towards the apex, distal third slightly down-curved, slightly surpassing the tip of epiproct (Fig. 9 a). Dorsal valves of aedeagus with distal third down-curved and apex weakly sclerotized (Figs. 10 a, and 11 a). Valves of cingulum narrow at the base, anterior margin straight, distal portion expanded and subcircular, posterior margin concave (Fig. 10 a). Cingulum W-shaped; zygoma with anterior margin concave, V-shaped (Fig. 11 a). Lophi of epiphallus placed perpendicular to bridge (Fig. 12 a); subtriangular in frontal view (Fig. 12 b). Chromatic variation: Body coloration and color pattern is highly variable (Figs. 1 a, b, and 6 a – c). At least four different color morphs (green with yellow; black and yellow; black and yellow with red markings; greenish brown) can be found (Pocco et al. 2014). However, a high degree of variability within each color morph can also be found (oblique bands of pronotum reaching the main transverse sulcus or surpassing it; prozona with two yellow spots, one at each side of the median longitudinal band, or without them; some specimens exhibit black mottles on pronotum, abdomen, and legs; some females can exhibit a body color mostly black). A complete redescription of this species and the description of the color morphs are in Pocco et al. (2014).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0AD4202DC24655FBFFB8EB.taxon	description	Measurements (in mm): Body length: males: 24.6 (19 – 32); females: 33.8 (25 – 41); femur III length: males: 13.3 (10 – 16); females: 18.4 (16 – 24); tegmen length: males: 21.6 (17 – 26); females: 28.5 (25 – 35).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0AD4202DC24655FBFFB8EB.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: see Appendix 1	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0AD4202DC24655FBFFB8EB.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Diponthus argentinus is the most common and widely distributed species of Diponthus, found in southern South America (mostly Argentina; with only one record each from Bolivia and Uruguay but lacking locality information), between 21 ° and 39 ° S, and 69 ° and 55 ° W, with a wide distribution in central and northern Argentina (Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, La Pampa, San Luis, Córdoba, Tucumán, Salta, Jujuy, Santiago del Estero, Formosa, Chaco, Río Negro, Mendoza, La Rioja) (Fig. 13). Habitat. In grassland areas with forbs, shrubs, and in edges of low forests.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0BD4202DC246A6FEBABE93.taxon	description	(Figs. 2 e, f, 6 h, 7 a, b, 8 c, 9 a, b, 10 c, 11 c, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0BD4202DC246A6FEBABE93.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Pronotal disk with three dorsal longitudinal bands, one short oblique and irregular band in the upper part of lateral lobe of prozona, and one wide oblique band in the lower margin of the lateral lobe of prozona (Fig. 7 a, b). Caudal margin of pronotal disk red colored. Prosternal tubercle prominent, with rounded apex. Tegmina with prominent and irregular transverse veins, not delimiting cells, with conspicuous light-yellow spots on the transverse veins (Figs. 2 e, f, and 8 c). Male epiproct subtriangular, with acute apex, median sulcus deep, tubercles in posterior half, furculae prominent with sub-acute tips (Fig. 9 b). Male cerci curved downwards, wide at base, blunt / truncate apex, surpassing the tip of epiproct (Fig. 9 a). Dorsal valves of aedeagus strongly curved downwards (Fig. 10 c). Valves of cingulum sub-triangular, with anterior margin of apex prominent and posterior margin slightly concave in lateral view (Figs. 10 c, and 11 c). Epiphallus with lophi placed perpendicular to the bridge (Fig. 12 a), subtriangular with wide base and rounded apex, in frontal view (Fig. 12 b).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0BD4202DC246A6FEBABE93.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 27.1 (25 – 28.5); females: 38.8 (38 – 41); femur III length: males: 14.1 (13.5 – 15); females: 19.8 (19 – 20.5); tegmen length: males: 23.8 (22 – 25.5); females: 31.1 (30.5 – 32).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0BD4202DC246A6FEBABE93.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is found in Argentina (Buenos Aires, Córdoba, San Luis, Tucumán, Catamarca, Salta) (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0BD4202DC2404CFBFFBD4C.taxon	description	(Figs. 2 c, d, 6 e, f, 7 a, b, 8 b, 9 a, b, 10 b, 11 b, 12 a, b, and 13) For references on this species see Pocco et al. (2014) and Cigliano et al. (2023).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0BD4202DC2404CFBFFBD4C.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. This species is distinguished from D. argentinus by the following characters: whole body mottled black, ground body color reddish orange (Figs. 2 c, d, and 6 f) or yellow and dark grey (Fig. 6 e); phallic complex: valves of cingulum with anterior margin curved and distal portion oblong (Fig. 10 b). Chromatic variation. At least two discrete color morphs can be found: color morph reddish orange and dark grey, and color morph yellow and dark grey, in both whole body black mottled (Pocco et al. 2014). A complete redescription of this species and the description of the color morphs are in Pocco et al. (2014)	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0BD4202DC2404CFBFFBD4C.taxon	description	Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 25.5 (21 – 33); females: 35.2 (30 – 40); femur III length: males: 13.8 (12 – 17); females: 18.3 (15 – 21); tegmen length: males: 22.1 (19 – 28); females: 29.2 (26 – 32).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0BD4202DC2404CFBFFBD4C.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined: see Appendix 1	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D0BD4202DC2404CFBFFBD4C.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is widely distributed in central and northern Argentina (Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, Córdoba, San Luis, La Rioja, Mendoza, Tucumán, Salta) (Fig. 13). Habitat. In grassland areas with forbs, shrubs, and in edges of low forests.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D4222DC242F9FE6ABD44.taxon	description	(Figs. 3 a, b, 7 a, b, 8 d, 9 a, b, 10 d, 11 d, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D4222DC242F9FE6ABD44.taxon	discussion	Comments. Dirsh (1965) considered Diponthus nigroconspersus (Stål) as junior synonym of Diponthus cribratus (Serville). However, after examination of type specimens of D. cribratus and D. nigroconspersus, and based on the original descriptions, as well as the examination of specimens collected in the distribution area of the species, we consider that Diponthus nigroconspersus is a valid species.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D4222DC242F9FE6ABD44.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Pronotal disc with a median dorsal longitudinal yellow band, wide in prozona, thinner in metazona; prozona with two oblique bands and lower area of lateral lobes yellow-ochre; metazona with circular mottles darkcolored in lateral lobes and elongated in metazona (Figs. 3 a, b, and 7 a, b). Prosternal tubercle straight. Tegmina with longitudibnal veins light brown and transverse veins cream colored, delimiting irregular cells with central spots dark brown (Fig. 8 d). Epiproct quadrangular, furculae large with rounded tips, with tubercle prominent along the median longitudinal groove (Fig. 7 b). Male cerci long, surpassing the tip of epiproct; distal third down-curved with acute apex (Fig. 7 a). Dorsal valves of aedeagus with down-curved apex; valves of cingulum sub-rectangular, with posterior margin of apex rounded, in lateral view (Fig. 10 d). Sclerotized part of cingulum V-shaped; zygoma of cingulum with angulate borders (Fig. 11 d). Lophi of epiphallus rectangular and wide with upper margins oblique, in frontal view (Fig. 12 b), placed parallel to the bridge, in dorsal view, extended towards the posterior process of lateral plates (Fig. 12 a).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D4222DC242F9FE6ABD44.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 45.3 (45 – 46); females: 57.1 (55.5 – 59); femur III length: males: 18.6 (17 – 20); females: 24.3 mm (24 – 25); tegmen length: males: 34.3 (32 – 36); females: 42.1 (40 – 43.5).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D4222DC242F9FE6ABD44.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is distributed in Argentina (Buenos Aires), and Uruguay (Tacuarembó, Artigas, and Montevideo) (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D43C2DC246A6FDC2B85F.taxon	description	(Figs. 3 c, d, 7 a, b, 8 e, 9 a, b, 10 e, 11 e, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D43C2DC246A6FDC2B85F.taxon	materials_examined	Nomenclatural comments. After the examination of the type specimens of Diponthus cribratus (Serville) and D. clarazianus Pictet & Saussure, and based on the information provided in the original descriptions and on the examined material from the distribution area of the species, we consider both nominal species actually constitute a single specific entity, being D. clarazianus the junior synonym.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D43C2DC246A6FDC2B85F.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Pronotal disc with a median dorsal longitudinal yellow band; prozona with two oblique yellow bands extending up to the median sulcus; metazona black mottled (Figs. 3 c, d, and 7 a, b). Prosternal tubercle laterally compressed, apex directed backwards. Tegmina with irregular transverse veins yellow colored, delimiting large cells with blackish central spots (Fig. 8 e). Hind wings with yellow or tan background, with black spots. Male cerci short, not surpassing the tip of epiproct, slightly down-curved (straight dorsally and with a slight concavity ventrally) (Fig. 9 a). Epiproct subovoidal with acute apex; tubercles on distal half; furculae small (Fig. 9 b). Dorsal valves of aedeagus moderately thin, basal two thirds straight with the apex slightly down-curved (Fig. 10 e). Valves of cingulum placed perpendicular to the dorsal valves of aedeagus (in dorsal view), rod-shaped (Fig. 11 e). Cingulum opened U-shaped; zygoma wide, anterior margin straight with rounded antero-lateral edges (Fig. 11 e). Epiphallus with lophi placed parallel to bridge, widely expanded towards the posterior processes of the lateral plates (Fig. 12 a); superior edges oblique in frontal view (Fig. 12 b).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D43C2DC246A6FDC2B85F.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 40.3 (40 – 41); females: 50.3 (47 – 53) from fastigium to end of abdomen, 42 (41 – 43) from fastigium to apex of tegmina. Hind femur length: males: 18 (17 – 19); females 22.6 (22 – 24). Tegmina length: males: 26.3 (23 – 30); females: 28.6 (28 – 29).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D09D43C2DC246A6FDC2B85F.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is found in Argentina (Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires) and Uruguay (Río Negro, Tacuarembó, Montevideo) (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43C2DC243D8FEF2BD81.taxon	description	(Figs. 3 e, f, 6 g, 7 a, b, 8 f, 9 a, b; 10 f, 11 f, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43C2DC243D8FEF2BD81.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Pronotal disk black with a narrow band along the mid-longitudinal dorsal carina, two wide oblique bands in prozona surpassing the main transverse sulcus and a wide band on posterior margin yellow colored (Fig. 7 a, b); lateral lobes with a narrow band on the inferior margin yellow (Fig. 7 a). Tegmina light green with longitudinal and transverse veins greenish-yellow, delimiting regular cells with central spots grayish-brown (Fig. 8 f). Hind wings bluish with the apex grayish-brown. Epiproct quadrangular; prominent tubercles on posterior half; furculae small, acute (Fig. 9 b). Cerci short, slightly down-curved (straight dorsally and with a slight concavity ventrally) reaching the tip of epiproct (Fig. 9 a). Phallic complex similar to D. cribratus. Dorsal valves of aedeagus moderately thin, basal two thirds straight, with the apex slightly down-curved (Fig. 10 f); valves of cingulum placed perpendicular to the dorsal valves of aedeagus (in dorsal view), rod-shaped (Fig. 11 f). Cingulum V-shaped; zygoma wide, anterior margin straight (Fig. 11 f). Epiphallus with lophi placed parallel to bridge, expanded but not reaching the posterior processes of the lateral plates (Fig. 12 a); superior edges somewhat rounded in frontal view (Fig. 12 b).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43C2DC243D8FEF2BD81.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Measurements (in mm). Body length: male: 37; females: 47.1 (45 – 48.5). Hind femur length: male: 11; females: 19.3 (19 – 20). Tegmina length: male: 26; females: 34.3 (34 – 35).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43C2DC243D8FEF2BD81.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is found in Argentina (Misiones), Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) y Paraguay (Itapúa) (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43F2DC24765FC3CBD0E.taxon	description	(Figs. 2 k, l, 5 g, 7 a, b, 8 i, 9 a, b, 10 k, 11 k, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43F2DC24765FC3CBD0E.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype male, Bolivia, Santa Cruz, Pcia. Cordillera-Río Florida, Jan. 1967, Martínez leg., deposited in MLP. (Fig. 2 k, l). Paratypes: one female, same data of holotype, MLP; one male and one female, Bolivia, Santa Cruz, 3 – 10 km SE Santa Cruz, 400 m., 08 – 09 March 1976, Ronderos & Roberts leg., MLP; one male, Bolivia, Santa Cruz, Río Seco, Jan. 1964, MACN; one male and two females, Bolivia, Santa Cruz, 3 – 10 km SE Santa Cruz, 400 m, 8 – 9 March 1976, R. A. Ronderos, RB, E. H., H. R Roberts leg., ANSP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43F2DC24765FC3CBD0E.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet refers to the expanded shape of the dorsal valves of aedeagus of males.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43F2DC24765FC3CBD0E.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Pronotal disk with a narrow mid-longitudinal band and two oblique spots between the transverse sulci yellow; lateral lobes of pronotum with a wide horizontal band on lower margin (Figs. 2 k, l, 5 g, and 7 a, b). Tegmina with dark reddish background; apical area yellowish; longitudinal and transverse veins pink, delimiting small and oval cells (Fig. 8 i). Hind wings red. Prosternal tubercle straight. Male epiproct with rounded edges, with tubercles on posterior margin; large furculae, acute (Fig. 9 b). Male cerci short, conical, with acute tip, shorter than the tip of epiproct (Fig. 9 a). Dorsal valves of aedeagus thick, widening towards the apex; apex expanded, not sclerotized, strongly down-curved (Fig. 10 k). Valves of cingulum with anterior margin rounded, distal portion subcircular, posterior margin concave (Fig. 10 k). Zygoma wide; cingulum wide U-shaped (Fig. 11 k). Epiphallus with lophi placed perpendicular to the bridge, rounded, not extending towards the posterior processes of the lateral plates (Fig. 12 a, b).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43F2DC24765FC3CBD0E.taxon	description	Description. Medium size insects (Fig. 2 k, l). Male: integument of head impresso-punctuate. Head globose. Fastigium slightly excavated, apex straight. Interocular distance narrower than the apex of the fastigium. Eyes prominent and subcircular, reaching or just exceeding the level of the vertex in lateral view. Frons rounded; union front-fastigium rounded. Integument of pozona impresso-punctuate, slightly faveolated dorsally; integument of the metazona rugose to faveolated. Mid-dorsal longitudinal carina of pronotum slightly marked in metazoan. Pronotum with three transverse sulci, the main sulcus faintly marked. Prozona slightly longer than metazona; metazona slightly wider than prozona. Disc of pronotum with anterior and posterior margins straight. Prosternal tubercle straight, conical. Tegmina and wings not surpassing the end of abdomen. Tegmina with longitudinal and transverse veins delimiting small oval cells. Cerci short, not exceeding the epiproct, conical, with acute apex. Epiproct with rounded edges, with tubercles on the posterior edge; furculae acute and large. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 k, 11 k, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus thick; apex expanded and not sclerotized, strongly curved downwards. Valves of cingulum with rounded anterior margin, subcircular distal portion, and concave posterior margin. Zygoma of cingulum wide; cingulum wide U-shaped. Epiphalus with lophi placed perpendicular to the bridge, rounded, not extended towards the posterior processes of the lateral plates. Chromatic characters. General body color green and yellow, with reddish tegmina and wings (Fig. 2 k, l). Head green with genae, antennal grooves, postocular area and a narrow mid-dorsal line yellow. Antennae light brown-yellowish; escape and pedicel green. Pronotum green, with a narrow band on the mid-dorsal longitudinal carina yellow. Prozona with two oblique yellow spots on either side of the midline. Lateral lobes of pronotum with a wide yellow band, less colorful in the metazona (Fig. 7 a, b). Meso and metapleurae green with yellow spots. Front and middle legs green with yellow areas. Hind femur green with a yellow longitudinal band on outer face; ventral face yellow and green; upper genicular lobe black. Hind tibiae green, apical tip black; tarsi brown. Tegmina with a dark reddish background; apical region yellow; longitudinal and transverse veins pink, delimiting small oval cells (Fig. 8 i). Hind wings red. Abdomen yellowish-ocher with green tints. Females (Fig. 5 g). Similar to males, but more robust. Tegmina barely reaching the tip of abdomen. Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 25.3 (24 – 27) from fastigium to the tip of abdomen; 24 (23.5 – 25) to tegmina apex; females: 35.5 (32 – 39). Hind femur length: males: 12.3 (12 – 13); females: 17.3 (16.5 – 18). Tegmina length: males: 17.3 (16 – 18.5); females: 22.3 (22 – 23).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D17D43F2DC24765FC3CBD0E.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is found in Bolivia (Santa Cruz) (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D14D43E2DC246E8FC20BD0E.taxon	description	(Figs. 3 k, l, 5 a – d, 7 a, b, 8 j, 9 a, b, 10 l, 11 l, 12 a, b, and 13)	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D14D43E2DC246E8FC20BD0E.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype male, Bolivia, Santa Cruz, North Mairana (18 º 06 ’ 27.8 ” S, 63 ° 57 ’ 6.7 ” W), 11 Apr. 2018, Pocco, Castillo & Scattolini leg., deposited in MLP. (Fig. 3 k, l). Paratypes: five males and seven females, same data of holotype, MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D14D43E2DC246E8FC20BD0E.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet refers to the beautiful coloration of males and females. From Latin color (color) and bellus (beautiful, pretty).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D14D43E2DC246E8FC20BD0E.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Short-winged insects (Figs. 3 k, l, and 5 a – d). Prozona with two oblique bands yellow (males) or cream color (females) extending up to the main transverse sulcus; posterior border of metazona red (males) or cream color / light brown (females) (Figs. 3 l, k, 5 a – d, and 7 a, b). Tegmina short, not reaching the end of abdomen, with brownish background, longitudinal and transverse veins brown or greenish-brown, delimiting irregular cells, with conspicuous spots on the transverse veins (Figs. 3 l, k, 5 a – d, and 8 j). Hind wings reduced, reddish colored. Prosternal tubercle straight. Male epiproct with rounded margins and with tubercles on posterior edge; furculae large, acute (Fig. 9 b). Male cerci short, reaching the tip of epiproct, conical, slightly incurved and with acute apex (Fig. 9 a). Dorsal valves of aedeagus short, narrowing towards the apex; distal third slightly curved downwards, apex slightly expanded and sclerotized (Fig. 10 l). Valves of cingulum thin, with subcircular apical portion (Figs. 10 l, and 11 l); cingulum wide V-shaped; zygoma of cingulum wide (Fig. 11 l). Epiphallus with lophi placed perpendicular to the bridge, rounded, not extended towards the posterior processes of the lateral plates (Fig. 12 a).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D14D43E2DC246E8FC20BD0E.taxon	description	Description. Medium size insects. Male: integument of head impresso-punctuate. Fastigium slightly excavated, apex straight. Interocular distance subequal to fastigium apex or slightly wider. Eyes prominent and subcircular, reaching the level of the vertex in lateral view. Frons straight or slightly rounded, union frons-fastigium rounded. Integument of pronotum faveolated. Mid-dorsal longitudinal carina of pronotum obsolete. Pronotum with three transverse sulci. Main transverse sulcus deep. Prozona slightly shorter than metazona or subequal; metazona slightly wider than prozona. Disc of pronotum with anterior margin straight to slightly rounded, and posterior margin wide V-shaped. Tegmina short, not reaching the end of abdomen, hind wings reduced (4 cm). Tegmina with longitudinal and transverse veins delimiting irregular cells. Prosternal tubercle straight. Cerci short, reaching the tip of epiproct, conical, slightly incurved and with acute apex. Epiproct with rounded margins and with tubercles on posterior edge; furculae large, acute. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 l, 11 l, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus short, narrowing towards the apex; distal third slightly curved downwards, apex slightly expanded and sclerotized. Valves of cingulum thin, with subcircular apical portion; cingulum wide V-shaped; zygoma of cingulum wide. Epiphallus with lophi placed perpendicular to the bridge, rounded, not extended towards the posterior processes of the lateral plate. Chromatic characters. General body color green (Figs. 3 k, l, and 5 c, d). Head green with parts of genae, postocular area and vertex yellow. Antennae black with the upper end of each segment yellow; escape and pedicel yellowish-green. Pronotum dark green, with two oblique yellow bands dorsally on prozona extending up to the main transverse sulcus; posterior border of metazona red. Meso and metapleurae mostly green. Front and middle legs green with yellow areas. Hind femur green on outer face, inferior margin of the outer face, ventral and inner face yellow; knee yellowish with upper genicular lobe black. Hind tibia bluish, apical tip yellow, basal tip bluish-green; spines light yellow with black tip. Hind tarsi mostly bluish. Tegmina with brownish background, longitudinal and transverse veins brown or greenish-brown, with conspicuous spots on the transverse veins. Hind wings reddish colored. Abdomen mostly yellowish-ocher. Females. Similar to males, but more robust (Fig. 5 a, b). Tegmina shorter, not reaching the 6 th abdominal segment. General body color brownish or greenish. Pronotum with two oblique cream-colored bands dorsally on prozona extending up to the main transverse sulcus; posterior border of metazona cream color / light brown. Hind femur light brown with a mid-longitudinal dark olive green line on outer face; dorsal face with two dark olive green transverse bands extending towards the inner face; apical tips tinted with dark pink color. Hind tibia and tarsi dark pink. Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 23.25 (22 – 25) from fastigium to the tip of abdomen; females: 33.7 (32 – 35). Hind femur length: males: 12.05 (11.8 – 12.5); females: 16.1 (15.5 – 17). Tegmina length: males: 11.5 (10.5 – 12); females: 15.6 (14.5 – 16).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D14D43E2DC246E8FC20BD0E.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is found in Bolivia (Santa Cruz: Mairana).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D15D43E2DC246E8FAFDBE95.taxon	description	(Figs. 2 g, h, 6 d, 7 a, b, 8 k, 9 a, b, 10 i, 11 i, 12 a, b, and 13)	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D15D43E2DC246E8FAFDBE95.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Disc of pronotum with a band on mid-dorsal longitudinal carina, two oblique bands in prozona that surpass the main transverse sulcus, a horizontal band in the lower margin of lateral lobes of prozona, and posterior border of the pronotum yellow or greenish-yellow (Figs. 2 g, h, and 7 a, b). Prosternal tubercle broad, laterally compressed, with rounded apex. Tegmina with longitudinal and transverse veins yellow delimiting rather large irregular cells with a central dark spot (Fig. 8 k). Male epiproct rounded with pointed tip, tubercles on posterior margin; furculae prominent, with sharp tips (Fig. 9 a). Male cerci wide at the base, distal third slightly curved downwards, with truncated apex, surpassing the end of epiproct (Fig. 9 b). Dorsal valves of aedeagus short, distal third curved downwards, apex acute and weakly sclerotized (Fig. 10 i). Valves of cingulum subtriangular, with posterior edge prominent (Fig. 10 i). Cingulum wide V-shaped (Fig. 11 i). Epiphallus with lophi placed perpendicular to the bridge, with rounded apex, not reaching the posterior processes of the lateral plates (Fig. 12 a).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D15D43E2DC246E8FAFDBE95.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Chromatic variation. This species can exhibit variation in body color. Specimens from the northern range of the distribution (Brazil) exhibit darker body coloration, from dark green to blackish color. Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 25.1 (24.5 – 26); females: 34.5 (27.5 – 41). Hind femur length: males: 13.3 (13 – 14); females: 17.9 (16 – 20). Tegmina length: males: 23.1 (19.5 – 25); females: 29.8 (27 – 31).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D15D43E2DC246E8FAFDBE95.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is found in Argentina (Misiones), Paraguay (Paraguari, Caaguazú, Amambay, San Pedro, Cordillera), Uruguay (Rivera, Paysandú) y Brasil (Mato Grosso, Río Grande do Sul), (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D12D4352DC24799FBF2BB93.taxon	description	(Figs. 2 i, j, 5 e, f, 7 a, b, 8 l, 9 a, b, 10 j, 11 j, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D12D4352DC24799FBF2BB93.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype male, Argentina, Misiones, between San Javier and Panambí, bridgeArroyoAlipio (27 ° 45 ’ 18.0 ” S, 55 ° 05 ’ 26.4 ” W), 6 / 12 / 2010, Cigliano & Lange leg., deposited in MLP. (Fig. 2 i, j). Paratype: one female, Argentina, Misiones, Campus UNaM (27 ° 26 ’ 12.4 ” S, 55 ° 53 ’ 34.8 ” W), 100 m, 12 / 11 / 2009, Marti D. leg., IBS.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D12D4352DC24799FBF2BB93.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet refers to Parana Forest, the biogeographic province in which Misiones is included, where the new species occurs.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D12D4352DC24799FBF2BB93.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Similar to D. paraguayensis, from which it differs by the following characters: tegmina with blackish background, with prominent longitudinal yellow veins, and transverse veins of the same color as the background, delimiting small irregular cells (Figs. 2 i, j, 5 e, f, and 8 l); valves of cingulum with upper edge straight (Fig. 10 j); zygoma of cingulum narrower (Fig. 11 j); male cerci wider at the base (Fig. 9 a); epiproct with more angulate edges, furculae smaller and acute (Fig. 9 b); general body coloration red or reddish-orange with dark bluish-gray, black mottled (Figs. 2 i, j, and 5 e, f).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D12D4352DC24799FBF2BB93.taxon	description	Description. Medium-sized insects. Male: integument of head smooth except in fastigium and vertex which is impresso-punctuate; fastigium excavated, apex of fastigum concave in dorsal view. Interocular distance narrower than fastigium apex. Frons slightly rounded; union frons-fastigium rounded. Eyes prominent and oval, reaching the level of the vertex in lateral view. Pronotum short; mid-dorsal longitudinal carina slightly marked in metazona, obsolete in prozona, cut by the main transverse sulcus. Transverse sulci weakly marked, one joins the main sulcus in the midline. Metazona slightly longer and slightly wider than prozona. Anterior margin of pronotum straight; posterior margin slightly angulate, almost straight. Integument of pronotum impresso-punctuate, except in the lateral lobes of prozona, smooth and shiny. Prosternal tubercle laterally compressed with rounded apex. Tegmina surpassing the end of the abdomen, apex with angulate distal margin and basal margin rounded; with very prominent longitudinal and transverse veins, delimiting small irregular cells. Cerci wide at the base, distal third slightly curved downwards with truncated apex, surpassing the end of epiproct. Epiproct with lateral margins straight, distal margin angulate, tubercles on posterior margin, furculae prominent with acute tips. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 j, 11 j, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus rather short, curved downwards, with acute apex. Valves of cingulum subtriangular, with posterior apex prominent, with upper margin straight. Cingulum V-shaped; zygoma thin, with angulate edges. Epiphallus with lophi placed perpendicular to the bridge, with rounded apex, narrow, not expanded towards the posterior processes of the lateral plates. Chromatic characters. Body color reddish-orange with dark bluish-gray, black mottled (Figs. 2 i, j, and 5 e, f). Head reddish-orange, antennal grooves, mouthparts and edges of fastigium dark gray; vertex black mottled. Antennae black, scape and pedicel orange. Pronotum dark bluish-gray with a line on the mid-dorsal carina, two oblique bands in the prozona that surpass the main sulcus, lower margin of lateral lobes of prozona, and metazona reddish-orange; metazona with elongated black spots. Meso and metapleurae dark bluish-gray, with reddish-orange bands. Tegmina with blackish background with prominent longitudinal veins yellow and transverse veins of the same color as the background. Anterior and middle femora reddish-orange, black-mottled. Hind femur reddish-orange with a basal spot and two transverse bands dark bluish-gray, completely black-mottled; knee reddish-orange. Hind tibiae reddish-orange, black-mottled, with the apical tip black. Abdomen bluish-gray, black-mottled, with orange areas. Cerci yellow-ocher with black apex. Subgenital plate blueish-gray. Epiproct yellow-ocher with tips of furculae and tubercles black. Females. Similar to males, but more robust (Fig. 5 f). Measurements (in mm). Body length: male: 29; female: 36.5. Hind femur length: male: 12; female: 16. Tegmina length: male: 24; female: 27.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D12D4352DC24799FBF2BB93.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is distributed in Argentina, Misiones (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1ED4352DC24094FE4CBF7D.taxon	description	(Figs. 3 g, h, 7 a, b, 8 g, 9 a, b, 10 g, 11 g, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1ED4352DC24094FE4CBF7D.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Disc of pronotum olive-green with three dorsal longitudinal bands and one oblique band on the lower margin of the lateral lobes yellow or cream colored (Figs. 3 g, h, and 7 a, b). Prosternal tubercle directed backwards, with apex slightly rounded. Tegmina with green background, with transverse veins delimiting small irregular cells of the same color as the background (Fig. 8 g). Hind wings green. Epiproct oval, lateral margins rounded, with small tubercles near posterior margin; furculae with acute tips (Fig. 9 b). Male cerci very long, reaching the end of the subgenital plate, finger-shaped, slightly curved inwards (Fig. 9 a). Dorsal valves of adeagus hook-shaped (Figs. 10 g, and 11 g). Valves of cingulum hammer-shaped (Figs. 10 g, and 11 g). Epiphallus with lophi placed parallel to the bridge, not reaching the posterior processes of the lateral plates (Fig. 12 a), with rounded apex and oblique edges (Fig. 12 b).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1ED4352DC24094FE4CBF7D.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 35.3 (35 – 36); females: 46 (44 – 48). Hind femur length: males: 18.3 (17 – 19); females: 24.5 (24 – 25). Tegmina length: males: 28 (27 – 30); females: 37.5 (37 – 38).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1ED4352DC24094FE4CBF7D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is distributed in Argentina (Buenos Aires, Misiones), Uruguay (Artigas, Treinta y Tres) and Brasil (Rio Grande do Sul) (Fig. 13). Habitat. Diponthus dispar has been found in semi-dry wetlands, in Eryngium, grasses, and composites (Carbonell, pers. Comm.).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1ED4342DC244F9FCCBBA66.taxon	description	(Figs. 3 i, j, 7 a, b, 8 h, 9 a, b, 10 h, 11 h, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1ED4342DC244F9FCCBBA66.taxon	materials_examined	Nomenclatural comments. Based on the comparison of the original descriptions, photographs of type specimens, and materials examined from the distribution range of the species (Uruguay) the synonymy of D. electus and D. maculiferus is formally established here.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1ED4342DC244F9FCCBBA66.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Similar to D. dispar, from which it differs by the following characteristics: male cerci short, tapering towards the apex, curved downwards, dorsally straight, with a slight concavity ventrally, apex curved downwards, barely reaching the end of epiproct (Fig. 9 a). Epiproct elongated, with tubercles on the posterior margin; furculae smaller with broader tips, slightly acute, placed apart from the midline (Fig. 9 b). Dorsal valves of aedeagus curved downwards only at their apices; dilated apex (Figs. 10 h, and 11 h). Valves of cingulum hook-shaped (Fig. 10 h). Cingulum wide V-shaped; zygoma thin (Fig. 11 h). Epiphallus with lophi parallel to the bridge, extended but without reaching the posterior processes of the lateral plates (Fig. 12 a, b). Prosternal tubercle not so laterally compressed, with wider apex. Tegmina with discal area greenish-yellow, medial area transparent, anal area green (Figs. 3 i, j, and 8 h); with transverse veins delimiting semiregular cells (Fig. 8 h). Hind wings burgundy color. Smaller insects (Fig. 3 i, j).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1ED4342DC244F9FCCBBA66.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 26.8 (25 – 29); females: 38.3 (37 – 39). Hind femur length: males: 15 (14 – 16); females: 20.3 (20 – 21). Tegmina length: males: 22 (20 – 23); females: 30.3 (28 – 33).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1ED4342DC244F9FCCBBA66.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is distributed in Uruguay (Rivera, Tacuarembó, Paysandú, Montevideo) (Fig. 13). Observations. Pictet & Saussure (1887) cite the presence of D. electus in Argentina as “ confins de la Patagonie (G. Claraz) ”, and Rehn (1913) cites it for Misiones. However, from the descriptions provided by these authors, we consider that these records actually correspond to D. dispar.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1DD4312DC242F9FD5EB87B.taxon	description	(Figs. 4 a, b, 6 i, 7 a, b, 8 m, 9 a, b, 10 m, 11 m, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1DD4312DC242F9FD5EB87B.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. General body coloration bluish-black (Figs. 4 a, b, and 6 i) with a wide mid-dorsal longitudinal band on head and pronotum ocher or cream color (Fig. 7 a, b). Hind femur cream color, with a bluish-black longitudinal band on outer face (Fig. 4 a). Tegmina with dark brown background and veins ocher-yellow (Fig. 4 a, b); Transverse veins conspicuous delimiting large sub-square cells (Fig. 8 m). Prosternal tubercle straight, with rounded apex. Tegmina and hind wings barely reaching (males) or not reaching (females) the end of abdomen, with apex rounded. Male epiproct with rounded lateral margins, and angulate apex; furculae placed apart from the midline, tips thick and directed inwards (Fig. 9 b). Male cerci short, tapering towards the apex, straight ventrally and slightly concave dorsally, not exceeding the end of epiproct (Fig. 9 a). Dorsal valves of aedeagus short and thick, curved downwards (Fig. 10 m). Valves of cingulum with expanded distal portion, anterior margin straight, upper margin with slight emargination (Fig. 10 m). Zygoma of cingulum wide (Fig. 11 m). Epiphallus with lophi parallel to the bridge, extended but not reaching the posterior processes of lateral plates (Fig. 12 a), triangular shape in frontal view (Fig. 12 b).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1DD4312DC242F9FD5EB87B.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 25.3 (24 – 27); females 34 (32.5 – 35.5). Hind femur length: males: 13.6 (12.5 – 15); females: 17.3 (17 – 18). Tegmina length: males: 16.25 (15 – 17); females: 19.7 (18 – 22). Distribution. This species is distributed in Argentina (Misiones, Corrientes), Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina) and Paraguay (Alto Paraná) (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4312DC243FCFC35BE13.taxon	description	(Figs. 4 c, d, 5 h, 7 a, b, 8 n, 9 a, b, 10 n, 11 n, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4312DC243FCFC35BE13.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype male, Brazil, Paraná, Bituruna, 01 / 1944, Victor Staviarsky leg., deposited in MLP (Fig. 4 c, d). Paratypes: one male and one female, same data of holotype, MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4312DC243FCFC35BE13.taxon	etymology	Etymology. This new species is named in honor of Prof. Carlos Salvador Carbonell for his invaluable contribution to the study of Neotropical Acridoidea, and especially to this particular study by providing his notes and photographs of the type specimens of Diponthus species.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4312DC243FCFC35BE13.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Similar to D. crassus, from which it differs by the color pattern of the tegmina and the vein pattern: irregular transverse veins without delimiting cells and with small light brown spots on them; longitudinal veins dark brown (Figs. 4 c, d, 5 h, and 8 n); lower face of hind femur and hind tibia red (Fig. 4 c); valves of cingulum C-shaped in lateral view, with narrow base, and distal portion expanded (Fig. 10 n); dorsal valves of aedeagus short and thick (Figs. 10 n, and 11 n). Tegmina reaching (females) or exceeding (males) the end of abdomen (Figs. 4 c, d, and 5 h).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4312DC243FCFC35BE13.taxon	description	Description. Medium-sized insects. Male: integument of head rugose, except on dorsum and postocular area. Fastigium slightly excavated, apex slightly concave. Interocular distance equal to the width of fastigium apex. Eyes rather prominent and subcircular, exceeding the level of vertex in lateral view. Integument of prozona faveolated on dorsum and sides; metazona reticulate. Prozona as long as or slightly longer than metazoan. Mid-dorsal longitudinal carina of pronotum almost obsolete, cut by three transverse sulci. Transverse sulci very deep and well-marked on dorsum and sides. Anterior margin of pronotum emarginated in the middle, posterior margin of disc very open / wide V-shaped, almost straight. Prosternal tubercle straight with rounded apex. Tegmina and hind wings exceeding the end of abdomen, with rounded apex. Tegmina with irregular transverse veins without delimiting cells, and with small light brown spots on them. Cerci wide at base, narrowing gradually, barely exceeding the end of epiproct. Epiproct short, with rounded lateral edges, and posterior edge angulate, large furculae place apart from the midline, with the tips directed inwards. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 n, 11 n, and 12 a, b): valves of cingulum C-shaped in lateral view, narrow base, and expanded distal portion. Dorsal valves of aedeagus short and thick. Cingulum wide Ushaped, with wide zygoma. Epiphallus with lophi parallel to the bridge, extended but without reaching the posterior processes of lateral plates; triangular shape in frontal view. Chromatic characters. Body color greenish black with light brown (Fig. 4 c, d). Head with a wide mid-dorsal longitudinal band light brown that continues along the pronotum disc. Light brown antennae. Pronotum black or greenish black, with anterior and posterior margins of lateral lobes light brown. Disc of pronotum with spots on both sides of the median carina within the areas delimited by the transverse sulci. Meso and metapleurae dark green. Tegmina with small light brown spots on the transverse veins; longitudinal veins dark brown. Hind wings ocher yellow. Legs: anterior and middle light brown. Hind leg light brown with a black or greenish-black longitudinal band on outer face of femur; inner face of femur black-greenish; lower face of femur and hind tibia bright red. Abdomen ocher, apex of cerci, tubercles of epiproct and tips of furculae black. Females. Similar to males, but more robust. Tegmina and hind wings not exceeding the end of abdomen (Fig. 5 h). Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 27.5 (27 – 28); female: 33. Hind femur length: males: 14; female: 18.5. Tegmina length: males: 19.5 (19 – 20); female: 23.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4312DC243FCFC35BE13.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is distributed in Brazil (Paraná) (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4332DC24501FB57B827.taxon	description	(Figs. 4 g, h, 7 a, b, 8 p, 9 a, b, 10 p, 11 p, 12 a, b, and 13)	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4332DC24501FB57B827.taxon	materials_examined	Nomenclatural comments. Based on the comparison of the original descriptions, morphology of type specimens, and materials examined from the distribution range (Brazil), we consider that Diponthus porphyreus and D. paulista constitute the same species since there are no differences in the characters that were originally established as diagnostic (color pattern of head, pronotum, and tegmina) for them. Therefore, the synonymy between D. porphyreus and D. paulista is established herein.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4332DC24501FB57B827.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. General body coloration greenish brown, with light burgundy tints (Fig. 4 g, h), with a wide mid-dorsal longitudinal band on head and pronotum ocher or cream colored that extends along the discal area of the tegmina (Figs. 4 g, h, and 7 a, b). Prosternal tubercle straight, with rounded apex. Tegmina light burgundy with discal area yellow and veins dark colored (Figs. 4 g, and 8 p); transverse veins delimiting irregular cells (Fig. 8 p). Hind wings with remigium light burgundy and anal area hyaline to very light green. Male epiproct oval, with pointed tip and tubercles on distal half; furculae lobed, with acute apex (Fig. 9 b). Male cerci long, with wide and blunt apex, slightly incurved, widely surpassing the end of epiproct (Fig. 9 a). Dorsal valves of aedeagus short and wide (Fig. 10 p). Valves of cingulum similar to D. salvadorii sp. nov. with less expanded distal portion (Figs. 10 p, and 11 p). Epiphallus with small lophi, parallel to the bridge, with acute apex, extended but without reaching the posterior processes of lateral plates (Fig. 12 a, b).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4332DC24501FB57B827.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Measurements (in mm). Body length: males: 28.5 (27 – 30); females: 37.3 (35 – 39). Hind femur length: males: 16.5 (16 – 17); females: 20.5 (19.5 – 21). Tegmina length: males: 20.7 (19 – 22.5); females: 25.3 (23.5 – 26.5).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D1AD4332DC24501FB57B827.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is distributed in Brazil (Santa Catarina, San Pablo) (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D19D40D2DC247CFFB6CBBBF.taxon	description	(Figs. 4 e, f, 7 a, b, 8 o, 9 a, b, 10 o, 11 o, 12 a, b, and 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D19D40D2DC247CFFB6CBBBF.taxon	description	Diponthus invidus Carl, 1916: 507 (hololectotype, male, Brazil, MHNG Geneva Museum; allolectotype, female, Brazil, Santa Catarina, Teresopolis; these specimens were selected as lectotypes by CSC, and here designated); Liebermann, 1955: 337; Cigliano et al,. 2023.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D19D40D2DC247CFFB6CBBBF.taxon	materials_examined	Nomenclatural comments. Based on the comparison of the original descriptions, morphology of type specimens, and from materials examined from the distribution range of the species (Brazil), we consider that Diponthus virgatus, D. bilineatus, and D. invidus constitute the same species since there are no differences in the characters that were originally established as diagnostic (pattern of coloration of head, pronotum, and tegmina) for them. Therefore, the synonymy between them is established herein.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D19D40D2DC247CFFB6CBBBF.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Disc of pronotum brown with mid-dorsal longitudinal band, anterior and posterior margins and lateral lobes of metazoan light brown (Figs. 4 e, f, and 7 a, b). Tegmina with greenish or light brown background, longitudinal veins cream colored in discal area; longitudinal vein cubital posterior (Cu 2) prominent and strong yellow (figs. 4 e, f, and 8 o); transverse veins brown delimiting irregular cells (Fig. 8 o). Hind wings green with dark venation. Prosternal tubercle straight, with round apex. Male epiproct oval, with pointed tip, tubercles on distal half; furculae lobed with pointed apex (Fig. 9 b). Male cerci slightly curved downwards, with blunt apex, barely exceeding the end of epiproct (Fig. 9 a). Dorsal valves of aedeagus with distal portion strongly curved downwards, expanded apex (Figs. 10 o, and 11 o). Valves of cingulum as in D. porphyerus, with posterior margin of the distal portion straight (Figs. 10 o, and 11 o). Epiphallus with lophi parallel to the bridge, subrectangular, expanded towards the posterior processes of lateral plates (Fig. 12 a, b).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D19D40D2DC247CFFB6CBBBF.taxon	description	Redescription and chromatic characters, and material examined. See Appendix 1 Measurements (in mm). Body length: male: 30; females: 42.5 (40 – 47). Hind femur length: male: 16; females: 22.5 (22 – 23). Tegmina length: male: 21; females: 26.2 (26 – 26.5).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D19D40D2DC247CFFB6CBBBF.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This species is distributed in Brazil (San Pablo, Santa Catarina) (Fig. 13).	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D21D4052DC2470EFB65B896.taxon	description	Redescription. A complete redescription of this species and the description of the color morphs are in Pocco et al. (2014)	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D21D4052DC2470EFB65B896.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. In addition to the specimens analyzed of D. argentinus published in Pocco et al. (2014), the following specimens have been also examined: ARGENTINA: 4 males, 5 females and 3 nymphs, Córdoba, La Cumbre, 9 km from La Cumbre (31 ° 00 ’ 5.25 ’’ S, 64 ° 26 ’ 24.04 ’’ W), 1405 m, 21 Feb. 2014, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP, 1 female, San Luis, Papagayos (32 º 40 ’ 43.8 ’’ S, 64 º 58 ’ 53.5 ’’ W), 26 / 01 / 2015, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 7 males and 3 females, Formosa, RN 8, 1 km from Laguna Yema to Los Chiriguanos (24 º 14 ’ 24.9 ’’ S, 61 º 15 ’ 14.4 ’’ W), 24 / 02 / 2015, Pocco, Scattolini & Plischuk leg., MLP; 2 males, 5 females and 5 nymphs, Formosa, Ruta 81, 2 km to Los Chiriguanos (24 ° 07 ’ 02.4 ’’ S, 61 ° 26 ’ 19 ’’ W), 24 / 02 / 2015, Pocco, Scattolini & Plischuk leg., MLP; 1 male, Formosa, RN 81, 47 km west from Las Lomitas, 25 / 02 / 2015, Pocco, Scattolini & Plischuk leg., MLP; 1 male, Santa Fe, 30 km from Rafaela, between H. Primo and Ataliva (30 ° 57 ’ 29.5 ’, 61 ° 24 ’ 05.3 ’’ W), 26 / 02 / 2015, Pocco, Scattolini & Plischuk leg., MLP; 2 males, Entre ríos, RN 11, 15 km from Gualeguay to Punta del Monte (33 ° 01´17 ´´ S, 59 ° 27´58.9 ´´ W), 14 / 02 / 2016, Pocco, Scattolini & Cigliano leg., MLP; 2 males and 1 nymph, Entre Ríos, RN 18 near Viale, from Villaguay (31 ° 51 ’ 35.4 ’’ S, 59 ° 47 ’ 21.7 ’’ W), 15 / 02 / 2016, Pocco, Scattolini & Cigliano leg., MLP; 5 males, 4 females and 4 nymphs, Entre ríos, RN 18, near Viale fromVillaguay (31 ° 51 ’ 35.4 ’’ S, 59 ° 47 ’ 21.7 ’’ W), 21 / 01 / 2016, Pocco & Scattolini leg., MLP; 3 males, 2 females and 4 nymphs, Entre Ríos, RN 18, 20 km E Viale (31 ° 51´35.4 ´´ S, 59 ° 47´21.7 ´´ W), 24 / 01 / 2016, Pocco & Scattolini leg., MLP; 1 male, Entre Ríos, R 10, 7 km E María Grande (31 ° 40´52.6 ´´ S, 59 ° 48´28.2 ´´ W), 23 / 01 / 2016, Pocco & Scattolini leg., MLP; 1 male, Entre Rios, R 11, 18 km NO Gualeguay to Victoria (33 ° 1´11.3 ´´ S, 59 ° 27´51.2 ´´ W), 15 / 12 / 2014, Pocco, Scattolini & del Río leg., MLP; 1 male, Buenos Aires, Sierra de la Ventana, 8 km SE Tornquist, 01 / 03 / 2017, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 1 male, Salta, Campo Durán, Estancia La Iluminada (22 ° 12 ’ 12.9 ’’ S, 63 °, 26 ’ 28.1 ’’ W), 404 m, 04 / 12 / 2019, Pocco & Cigliano leg., MLP; 2 males, Santiago del Estero, Campo Gallo, near Estancia El Mojón, 18 / 12 / 2019, Pocco & Cigliano leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Santiago del Estero, Tobas (28 ° 06 ’ 42.1 ’’ S 62 ° 45 ’ 51.2 ’’ W), 19 / 12 / 2019, Pocco & Cigliano leg., MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2ED4052DC24390FD7FBA9E.taxon	description	Redescription. A complete redescription of this species and the description of the color morphs are in Pocco et al. (2014)	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2ED4052DC24390FD7FBA9E.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. In addition to the specimens analyzed of D. pycnostictus in Pocco et al. (2014), the following specimens have been also examined: ARGENTINA: 6 males and 1 female, Córdoba, La Cumbre, 9 km from La Cumbre (31 º 00`5.25 ´´ S, 64 º 26´24.04 ´´ W), 1405 m, 21 Feb. 2014, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Entre Ríos, RN 18 near Viale, from Villaguay (31 º 51´35.4 ´´ S, 59 º 47´21.7 ´´ W), 21 Jan. 2016, Pocco & Scattolini leg., MLP; 1 male, Entre Ríos, R 10, 7 km E María Grande (31 º 40´52.6 ´´ S, 59 º 48´28.2 ´´ W), 23 Jan. 2016, Pocco & Scattolini leg., MLP; 1 nymph, Entre Ríos, Villaguay, RP 6, 20 km S from intersection with RN 18 (31 ° 58 ' 33.7 " S 59 ° 13 ' 23.6 " W), 19 Dec. 2014, Pocco, Scattolini & del Río leg., MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2ED4042DC24198FEFFBA02.taxon	description	Redescription. Robust insects (Fig. 2 e, f). Male: fastigium excavated, with concave apex. Interocular distance subequal to the width of the fastigium apex. Eyes prominent and subcircular, not reaching the level of vertex in lateral view. Frons straight, union frons-fastigium rounded. Median dorsal carina of pronotum slightly marked on metazona, cut by two transverse sulci; transverse sulci deep on dorsum and laterally. Metazona slightly longer than prozona. Anterior pronotal margin straight or notched; posterior margin of disk angulated with pointed apex. Integument of prozona slightly foveolate on dorsum; slightly impresso-punctuate in lateral lobes, integument of metazona rugose. Prosternal tubercle prominent with rounded apex. Tegmina and wings surpassing the tip of the abdomen, with rounded apices. Tegmina with prominent and irregular transverse veins. Hind femur robust. Cerci down-curved with blunt / truncate apex, wide at base, distal third with upper margin rounded and lower margin slightly concave, surpassing the tip of epiproct. Epiproct sub-triangular with pointed apex, median groove deep, tubercles on posterior half, furculae prominent, with subacute tips. Phallic complex: dorsal valves of aedeagus short, strongly down-curved. Valves of cingulum subtriangular, with anterior margin of apex prominent and posterior margin slightly concave in lateral view. Epiphallus with lophi placed perpendicular to the bridge, subtriangular with wide base and rounded apex, in frontal view. Chromatic characters. Body color light yellow to cream, black and red (Figs. 2 e, f, and 6 h). Head red, with parts of genae, postgenae and labial and maxillary palpi yellow; parts of frons, part of genae, a postocular stripe and two spots on vertex black. Antennae black with distal edge of each segment yellow. Pronotum black with three dorsal longitudinal bands, one short oblique and irregular band in the upper part of lateral lobe of prozona, and one wide oblique band in the lower margin of the lateral lobe of prozona. Caudal margin of pronotal disk red colored. Meso and metapleurae black with yellow spots. Tegmina dark brown or black, with brown longitudinal veins and yellow transverse veins; with conspicuous light-yellow spots on the transverse veins. Wings dark pink, with hyaline apex. Fore and middle legs yellow and black. Hind femora yellow with three transverse bands and a basal spot black; knee red; tibiae yellow with black markings, basal area red; spines yellow with black tips. Abdomen black with posterior edge of each segment yellow and red tinges. Cerci yellow with black tips. Subgenital plate yellow and black. Epiproct black with the borders of the median groove yellow; furculae black. Females: similar to males but more robust. Ovipositor valves yellow and black.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2ED4042DC24198FEFFBA02.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. ARGENTINA: 4 males and 1 female, Córdoba, Carlos Paz, 08 / 02 / 1942, Maldonado leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Córdoba, La Cumbre, 11 / 1942, Rosas Costa J. A. leg., MLP; 1 female, Córdoba, Capilla del Monte, 17 / 12 / 1942, Argemí leg., MLP; 1 female, Córdoba, 14 / 11 / 1940, Birabén leg., MLP; 2 males, Córdoba, La Falda, 21 / 02 / 1942, Maldonado leg., MLP; 1 male, Córdoba, La Falda, 21 / 02 / 1942, MLP; 1 males, Córdoba, La Falda, 21 / 11 / 1942, MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Córdoba, Carlos Paz, 11 / 02 / 1942, Birabén leg., MLP; 4 males and 1 female, Córdoba, Carlos Paz, 08 / 02 / 1942, Maldonado leg., MLP; 2 males and 16 females, Córdoba, Carlos Paz, 10 / 11 / 1942, Maldonado leg., MLP; 2 males and 4 females, Córdoba, Carlos Paz, 10 / 02 / 1942, Maldonado leg., MLP; 6 males, Salta, Vespucio, 02 / 1946, Birabén leg., MLP; 1 male, Córdoba, Tanti, 02 / 1968, Bulla-Grosso leg., MLP; 2 males, Córdoba, Sierra de Córdoba, 09 / 01 / 1927, J. Muhn leg., MLP; 1 female, Córdoba, MLP; 1 female, Catamarca, Cuesta del Portezuelo, 05 / 03 / 1962, Torres-Ferreyra leg., MLP; 1 male, San Luis, Carolina, 01 / 1950, Sguadioni, S. leg., MLP; 4 males and 3 females, Buenos Aires, Tornquist, Pileta de los tres picos, 20 / 01 / 1947, Rossi leg., IFML; 1 male and 2 females, Córdoba, Río Primero, 04 / 02 / 1955, F. Monrós leg., IFML; 1 female, Tucumán, IFML; 3 males, IFML; 1 female, San Luis, Merlo, 24 / 01 / 1958, Willink A. & Tomsic Z. leg., IFML; 1 female, Córdoba, Villa María, 08 / 03 / 1938, M. Parko leg., MLP; 1 female, Córdoba, R. Cortado, 15 / 03 / 1939, Biraben leg., MLP; 1 male, Córdoba, MLP; 2 females, Córdoba, to Yacanto from La Cumbrecita (32 º 01 ' 14,4 '' S 64 º 42 ' 36,1 '' W), 1028 m, 11 / 02 / 2013, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 8 males and 4 females, Córdoba, Reserva Natural Ongamira (30 º 46 ' 22,3 '' S 64 º 24 ' 38,8 '' W), 1185 m, 09 / 02 / 2013, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 5 males, 3 females and 1 nymph, Córdoba, Los Terrones, Capilla del Monte (30 º 47 ' 19,5 '' S 64 º 28 ' 29,0 '' W), 1181 m, 09 / 02 / 2013, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2FD4072DC24111FD8EB9EE.taxon	description	Redescription. Large size insects (Fig. 3 a, b). Male: integument of head impresso-punctate, except in postgenae. Fastigium not excavated, with straight apex. Interocular distance wide, wider than the width of fastigium apex. Eyes rather small and oblong, not surpassing the level of vertex in lateral view. Frons straight, union frons-fastigium slightly angulated. Median dorsal carina of pronotum marked on metazona, cut by the main transverse sulcus; transverse sulci very deep, marked on dorsum and laterally. Metazona longer and wider than prozona. Anterior pronotal margin rounded; posterior margin of disk obtuse-angulated. Integument of prozona impresso-punctate, slightly foveolate on dorsum; integument of metazona rugose. Prosternal tubercle straight with pointed apex. Tegmina and wings with rounded apices widely surpassing the tip of the abdomen. Tegmina with transverse veins delimiting irregular cells. Cerci long, distal third down-curved with acute apex, surpassing the tip of epiproct. Epiproct cuadrangular; furculae prominent with rounded tips, tubercles prominent along the median longitudinal groove. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 a, 11 a, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus with apex down-curved; valves of cingulum subrectangular, posterior margin of apex rounded in lateral view; sclerified part of cingulum V-shaped. Epiphallus with lophi placed parallel to the bridge in dorsal view, extended towards the posterior process of lateral plates, rectangular and wide with superior margin oblique, in frontal view. Chromatic characters. Body color tan, dark brown to black and yellow ocher, fully black mottled (Fig. 3 a, b). Head yellow ocher, with two longitudinal lines of black mottles extending from occiput to frontal costa. Postocular area and parts of genae dark brown to black. Antennae yellow-ocher, with distal portion brown. Pronotum with a longitudinal median dorsal ocher-yellow band, wider in prozona, thinner in metazona; prozona dark brown to black with two oblique bands and lower area of lateral lobes ocher-yellow; metazona tan colored, with dark brown to black colored mottles, rounded in lateral lobes, elongated in metazoan. Tegmina with longitudinal veins light brown, transverse veins cream colored delimiting irregular cells with central smoky spots. Wings light orange; remigium area and upper part of the vannus with dark brown veins. Front and middle legs yellow-ocher, dark brown mottled. Hind femora ocher, fully mottled, with a basal spot in outer and inner faces, two transverse bands, and tips black colored; hind tibiae yellow-ocher with black spines, and mottles in outer face; basal and apical tips black; hind tarsi brown. Abdomen ocher with anterior edge of each segment dark brown. Cerci yellow-ocher with black tips. Epiproct brown with dark brown tubercles. Females: similar to males but more robust.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2FD4072DC24111FD8EB9EE.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. ARGENTINA: 1 female, Buenos Aires, Puente Alsina, 29 / 12 / 1919, MLP; 2 males and 1 female, Buenos Aires, Tornquist, 07 / 02 / 1947, Rossi leg., IFML; 1 male and 2 females, Buenos Aires, Tornquist, Pileta de los tres picos, 20 / 01 / 1947, Rossi leg., IFML. URUGUAY: 3 males and 1 female, Tacuarembó, Estación Pampa, 23 / 12 / 1957, C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Cuchilla Belén, Artigas, 29 / 12 / 1953, C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 female, Banda Oriental, MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2CD4072DC24348FA6FBF6A.taxon	description	Redescription. Large insects (Fig. 3 c, d). Males: integument of head smooth and shiny. Head and pronotum somewhat laterally compressed and elevated. Fastigium declivent, not excavated, with rounded apex; frons slightly rounded, union frons-fastigum rounded. Interocular distance wide, wider than the fastigium apex. Eyes oval, small, not exceeding the level of vertex in lateral view. Mid-dorsal longitudinal carina of pronotum marked on metazona, only cut by the main sulcus. Main transverse sulcus very deep on dorsum and sides. Metazona longer than prozona. Pronotal disk with anterior margin straight and posterior margin obtuse-angular. Integument of prozona smooth and shiny; metazona delicately rugose. Prosternal tubercle wide, laterally compressed, with apex directed backwards. Tegmina with apex obliquely truncated, surpassing the tip of abdomen. Tegmina with irregular transverse veins delimiting large cells. Cerci short, not surpassing the tip of epiproct, slightly down-curved (straight dorsally and with a slight concavity ventrally), with acute apex. Epiproct subovoidal, with tubercles on distal half; furculae short, placed far apart (from the midline), pointed tips. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 e, 11 e, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus moderately thin, basal two thirds straight, with the apex slightly down-curved; valves of cingulum placed perpendicular to the dorsal valves of aedeagus (in dorsal view), rod-shaped. Cingulum opened U-shaped; zygoma wide, anterior margin straight with rounded antero-lateral edges. Epiphallus with lophi placed parallel to bridge, widely expanded towards the posterior processes of the lateral plates; superior edges oblique in frontal view. Chromatic characters. General coloration black, brown and yellowish-ocher, mottled (Fig. 3 c, d). Head yellowish ocher; occiput shiny yellow; vertex and fastigium with two thin black bands extending and fusing on frontal costa; postocular area black; bands along the genae and antennal socket that continue to the mouth parts black colored; labial and maxillary palpi yellowish-ocher. Antennae light brown, distal third dark brown, scape and pedicel dark brown. Pronotum with mid-dorsal longitudinal yellow band; prozona shiny black with two lateral oblique yellow bands extending up to the median sulcus; metazona dark brown and black mottled, posterior edge of lateral lobe light brown. Meso and metapleurae and sternum mostly black. Tegmina with transverse irregular veins yellow colored, cells with central blackish spots. Hind wings yellow, with transverse veins and areas around these veins dark brown, with black spots. Legs yellowish-ochre and dark brown, black mottled. Hind femur with four wide and complete transverse black bands, the last one at the end of femur including rotulae; tibiae with apical and basal tips black. Abdomen: segments with anterior half black and posterior half yellow, tinted with red on posterior margin. Male subgenital plate mostly black, cerci yellow with black tips, epiproct dark brown with black tubercles and median sulcus yellowish-ochre, furculae yellowish-ochre with black tips. Females: similar to males, but more robust. Tegmina and wings not surpassing the tip of abdomen. Ovipositor valves dark brown or black.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2CD4072DC24348FA6FBF6A.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. ARGENTINA: 1 male, Entre Ríos, Pronunciamiento, 2 - 3 / 1964, Walz leg., MLP; 1 females, Saladillo, Buenos Aires, 15 / 1 / 1969, A. Filpo leg., MLP. URUGUAY: 8 males and 3 females, Río Negro, Rincón de Fray Bentos, 19 / 12 / 1968, F. Achaval & C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 male, Tacuarembó, Estación Pampa, 15 / 12 / 1957, C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Río Negro, Rincón de Fray Bentos, Estancia Morgan, 19 / 12 / 1968, C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 female, alrededores de Castro, Flores, 18 / 11 / 1960, Alejo Mesa leg., MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2CD4062DC244F9FE75BAF2.taxon	description	Redescription. Large insects (Fig. 3 e, f). Males: integument of head smooth and shiny. Fastigium not excavated, wide and with rounded apex. Interocular distance wider than the width of fastigium apex. Eyes small, oval, not exceeding the level of vertex in lateral view. Frons rounded, union frons-fastigium rounded. Pronotum elevated. Mid-dorsal longitudinal carina of pronotum obsolete on prozona, slightly marked on metazona, cut by the main transverse sulcus, very deep. Pronotal front margin straight, posterior margin obtuse-angular. Integument of prozona slightly smooth and shiny, in lateral lobes smooth; delicately rugose on metazona and meso-metapleurae. Metazona longer than prozona. Prosternal tubercle prominent and directed backwards. Tegmina and wings surpassing the tip of abdomen. Tegmina with transverse veins delimiting regular cells. Cerci short, slightly down-curved (straight dorsally and with a slight concavity ventrally) reaching the tip of epiproct. Epiproct cuadrangular; prominent tubercles on posterior half; furculae small, acute. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 f, 11 f, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus moderately thin, basal two thirds straight, with the apex slightly down-curved; valves of cingulum placed perpendicular to the dorsal valves of aedeagus (in dorsal view), rod-shaped. Cingulum V-shaped; zygoma wide, anterior margin straight, with rounded antero-lateral edges. Epiphallus with lophi placed parallel to bridge, expanded but not reaching the posterior processes of the lateral plates; superior edges somewhat rounded in frontal view. Chromatic characters. General coloration black and yellow, shiny (Figs. 3 e, f, and 6 g). Head black with yellow bands on vertex, edges of fastigium, frontal costa, postgenae, parts of frons and labrum. Antennae brown. Pronotum black to dark brown, with a narrow band along median dorsal carina, two wide oblique bands on prozona that surpass the main transverse sulcus, a narrow band on lower margin of lateral lobes of prozona, and a wide band on posterior edge of disk and lateral lobes yellow; sometimes these bands greenish-yellow in some parts. Meso and metapleurae black with a yellow spot. Prosternal tubercle yellow. Tegmina light green, with longitudinal and transverse veins greenish-yellow, delimiting regular cells with central spots grayish-brown. Hind wings bluish with the apex grayish-brown. Fore and middle legs black with a yellow spot on coxa, a yellow band on femora and tibiae; tarsi brown. Hind legs black, coxae with a yellow spot, femora with four yellow transverse bands, the first and second basal bands incomplete; rotular area black; tibiae with two yellow rings, one at basal tip and one at apical tip; tarsi brown. Abdomen black with the posterior edge of each segment yellow. Subgenital plate black, epiproct black with a yellow median longitudinal band. Females: Similar to males, but more robust.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2CD4062DC244F9FE75BAF2.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. ARGENTINA: 1 male, Misiones, Campo Grande, 30 / 11 / 1957, Birabén leg., MLP; 1 female, Misiones, San Ignacio, 12 / 1946, Montes leg., MLP; 1 female, Misiones, 01 / 12 / 1910, Jorgensen P. leg., MLP; 1 female, Misiones, Dep. Concep. Sta. María, Viana leg., MACN. PARAGUAY: 1 female, Villa Encarnación, Setibollky leg., MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2DD4012DC24198FB19BDD2.taxon	description	Redescription. Medium-sized insects (Fig. 2 g, h). Males: integument of head smooth except in fastigium and vertex, impresso-punctuate. Head rather small, fastigium excavated, apex of fastigium concave in dorsal view. Interocular distance narrower than the apex of fastigium. Frons straight or slightly rounded, union frons-fastigium rounded. Eyes prominent and subcircular, reaching the level of vertex in lateral view. Pronotum short; mid-dorsal longitudinal carina slightly marked in metazona, obsolete in prozona. Pronotum with three transverse sulci, weakly marked, one joins the main sulcus in the midline; main sulcus cuts the mid-dorsal longitudinal carina. Metazona slightly longer and slightly wider than prozona. Anterior margin of pronotum straight; posterior margin slightly angulate, almost straight. Integument of prozona slightly faveolated dorsally, impresso-punctuate and shiny on lateral lobes; metazona rugose. Prosternal tubercle wide, laterally compressed with rounded apex. Tegmina surpassing the end of abdomen, apex with distal margin angulate and basal margin rounded; transverse veins delimiting rather large irregular cells. Cerci wide at the base, distal third slightly curved downwards with truncated apex, surpassing the end of epiproct. Epiproct with rounded sides, with pointed apex, tubercles on posterior margin, prominent furculae with acute tips. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 i, 11 i, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus short, distal third curved downwards, apex acute and weakly sclerotized. Valves of cingulum subtriangular, with posterior edge prominent. Cingulum wide V-shaped. Epiphallus with lophi placed perpendicular to the bridge, with rounded apex, not reaching the posterior processes of the lateral plates. Chromatic characters. Body color dark olive green and yellow (Figs. 2 g, h, and 6 d). Head yellow, dorsal part, edges of fastigium, frons and parts of the clypeus and labrum olive green. Antennae black with the distal margin of each segment yellow-ocher; escape and pedicel dark green or yellowish. Pronotum dark olive-green with a band on mid-dorsal longitudinal carina, two oblique bands in prozona that surpass the main transverse sulcus, a horizontal band in the lower margin of lateral lobes of prozona, and posterior border of the lateral lobes of metazona yellow or greenish-yellow. Meso and metapleurae olive green with yellow bands. Tegmina pale green, with yellow longitudinal and transverse veins that delimit rather large irregular cells, with a dark central spot. Hind wings orange with apex hyaline, part of the remigium and upper part of the vannus with conspicuous black transverse veins. Anterior and middle femora olive green and yellowish green. Hind femur yellow-ocher with a basal spot and three transverse bands black, the last one at the end of the femur including the rotulae; hind tibiae light green with apical tip black, sometimes basal tip yellow. Abdomen yellowish-green, with anterior margin of each segment black. Cerci yellow-ocher with apex black. Subgenital plate yellow-ocher. Epiproct with furculae and tubercles black. Females. Similar to males but more robust. Ovipositor valves yellow-ocher with black tips.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2DD4012DC24198FB19BDD2.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. PARAGUAY: 1 male, San Pedro, Ruta 3, 54 km N. S. Estanislao, 17 / 1 / 1972, Ronderos & Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 male, Dto. Amambay, Cerro Cora, 18 / 01 / 1972, Ronderos & Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 male, Paraguarí, Paraguarí, 10 / 03 / 1965, Carbonell, Mesa & Monné leg., MLP; 1 female, Caaguazú, 12 / 03 / 1965, Carbonell, Mesa & Monné leg., MLP; 1 male, Paraguarí, Sapucay, 07 / 03 / 1965, Mesa, Carbonell & Monné leg., MLP; 1 male, Sapucay, Foster leg., MLP; 2 males, Caaguazú, RN ° 7, 8 Km E Coronel Oviedo, 07 / 02 / 2013, Castillo leg., IBS; 1 female, Cordillera, Valenzuela, 05 / 02 / 2013, Castillo leg., IBS. URUGUAY: 2 females, Rivera, Sierra de la Aurora, 14 / 03 / 1961, Carbonell, Mesa & San Martin leg., MLP; 1 male, Paysandú, near Estación Tambores, 24 / 12 / 1952, Carbonell leg., MLP; 2 males, Artigas, Aº Tres Cruces Grande (Timbauba), 16 / 02 / 1955, MLP; 2 males and 1 female, Artigas, Sepulturas, 20 / 12 / 1957, Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 male, Artigas, Arroyo Tres Cruces (Potrero Sucio), 12 / 02 / 1955, MLP. ARGENTINA: 3 males and 1 female, Misiones, Dep. Concepción, Santa María, 9 / 11 / 1962, Viana leg., MACN; 1 male, Misiones, Dep. Concepción, Santa María, I / 1964, Viana leg., MACN; 4 males and 3 females, Misiones, Dep. Concepción, Santa María, Viana leg., MACN; 1 male, Misiones, Loreto, MACN; 5 males, 2 females and 2 nymphs, Misiones, between San Javier and Panambí, bridge Arroyo Alipio (27 ° 45 ’ 18.0 ’’ S, 55 ° 05 ’ 26.4 ’’ W), 6 / 12 / 2010, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 1 female, Misiones, Ruta 2, near San Javier (27 ° 46´50.3 ´´ S, 55 ° 06´49.4 ´´ W), 109 m, 10 / 12 / 2010, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 1 male, Misiones, Dep. Concepción, Santa María, 12 / 1945, M. J. Viana leg., MLP; 5 males and 1 female, Misiones, Parada Leis, 9 / 02 / 1990, Balatti leg., MLP; 1 female, Misiones, S. Jose S. Javier Pindaboy, 10 - 29 / 01 / 1959, G. Raimondo leg., MLP; 2 males and 4 females, Misiones, 02 / 02 / 1910, P. Jorgensen leg., MLP; 1 male, Misiones, Panambi, 06 / 12 / 2010, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 5 males, Misiones, Posadas, Dpto. Capital Parada Leis RN 105, 9 / 12 / 2002, Cigliano & Marti leg., MLP; 18 males and 5 females, Misiones, Posadas, Campus UNaM, 12 / 11 / 2009, Castillo leg., IBS; 1 male and 1 female, Misiones, Posadas, Campus UNaM, 24 / 04 / 2012, Castillo leg., IBS; 2 males and 1 female, Misiones, La Tai Milagrosa, 14 / 02 / 2009, Castillo leg., IBS; 1 female, Misiones, Cnia Alberdi, 03 / 03 / 2008, Castillo leg., IBS; 1 female, Misiones, Parada Leis, 25 / 03 / 2008, Castillo leg., IBS; 1 male, Misiones, Parada Leis, 08 / 12 / 2001, Castillo leg., IBS. BRASIL: 1 male, Mato Grosso, Chapada des Guimar „ es, 25 / 01 / 1972, Ronderos & Carbonell leg., MLP; 3 females, Río Grande do Sul, Ronda Alta, 24 / 02 / 1964, C. S. Carbonell, A. Mesa & W. A. Monné leg., MLP; 1 male, Brasil, Mato Grosso, R 86 betweeen Punta Perá and Dourados, 19 / 01 / 1972, C. S. Carbonell & R. A. Ronderos leg., MLP; 2 males, Río Grande do Sul, Ronda Alta, 24 / 02 / 1964, C. S. Carbonell, A. Mesa & W. A. Monné leg., MZSP; 1 male, Río Grande do Sul, Nonoaí, 20 / 02 / 1964, C. S. Carbonell, A. Mesa & W. A. Monné leg., MZSP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2AD4002DC24754FD38BB5A.taxon	description	Redescription. Large insects (Fig. 3 g, h). Male: integument of head slightly rugose; fastigium not excavated with apex straight. Wide interocular distance, wider than the apex of the fastigium. Eyes small and oblong, not reaching the level of vertex in lateral view. Frons straight or slightly rounded; union frons-fastigium rounded. Pronotum with mid-dorsal longitudinal carina obsolete in the prozona, slightly marked in metazona, cut by the main transverse sulcus, shallow; metazona longer than prozona. Disc of pronotum with anterior margin straight, posterior margin obtuse-angular. Integument of prozona impresso-punctuate dorsally; slightly impresso-punctuate laterally; metazona finely rugose. Meso and metapleurae rugose to faveolated. Prosternal tubercle directed backwards, with slightly rounded apex. Tegmina and wings exceeding the end of abdomen, with slightly truncated apex; tegmina with transverse veins delimiting small irregular cells. Anterior and middle legs with femora and tibiae robust. Tarsi with conspicuous arolium. Cerci very long, reaching the end of subgenital plate, finger-shaped, slightly curved inwards. Epiproct oval, with rounded lateral margins, with small tubercles near the posterior margin; furculae with acute tips. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 g, 11 g, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus hook-shaped. Valves of cingulum hammer-shaped. Epiphallus with lophi placed parallel to the bridge, not reaching the posterior processes of the lateral plates; rounded apex and oblique edges. Chromatic characters. Body color olive green with yellow-ocher (Fig. 3 g, h). Head olive green with a yellow-ocher mid-dorsal band. Antennae yellow to light brown. Pronotum olive green with three dorsal longitudinal bands and an oblique band on the lower margin of the lateral lobes yellow or cream colored. Meso and metapleurae dark green with light yellow bands. Prosternal tubercle light yellow. Tegmina with green background and yellow transverse veins delimiting small irregular cells of the same color as the background. Hind wings green. Anterior and middle legs tan colored. Hind femur light brown, with a longitudinal dark green band on outer face; upper part of knee dark green; hind tibiae tan to reddish, spines yellow with black tips. Abdomen greenish-yellow; subgenital plate light cream colored; epiproct light yellow with tips of furculae and tubercles black. Females. Similar to males, but more robust. Ovipositor valves light cream colored with black tips.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2AD4002DC24754FD38BB5A.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. URUGUAY: 8 males and 4 females, Artigas, Sepulturas, 20 - 28 / 12 / 1957, C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 female, Treinta y Tres, C. M. Uriarte leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, “ Banda Oriental ”, MLP; 4 males, Artigas, Sepulturas, 19 / 12 / 1957, C. S. Carbonell leg., MZSP. ARGENTINA: 5 males and 3 females, Buenos Aires, Tornquist, Pileta de los Tres Picos, 20 - 23 / 01 / 1947, Rossi leg., IFML; 2 males and 2 females, Buenos Aires, Tornquist, 19 / 01 / 1947, Rossi leg., IFML; 2 females, Buenos Aires, Tornquist, Sierra de la Ventana, 08 / 02 / 1947, Rossi leg., IFML; 1 male, Buenos Aires, Sierra de la Ventana, 27 / 1 / 1973, A. Mesa & E. Corbella leg., MZSP; 1 male, Misiones, 17 / 12 / 1910, Jorgensen leg., MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2BD4002DC240C4FD96BFC6.taxon	description	Redescription. Medium-sized insects (Fig. 3 i, j). Male: integument of head smooth. Fastigium with rounded apex. Interocular distance very wide, wider than the apex of fastigium. Frons convex; union frons-fastigium rounded. Eyes small, not exceeding the level of vertex in lateral view. Frontal costa wide. Mid-dorsal longitudinal carina obsolete in prozona, slightly marked in metazona, only cut by the main transverse sulci, weakly marked. Prozona longer than metazona. Anterior margin of pronotum rounded; posterior margin obtuse-angular. Integument of prozona impresso-punctuate, more noticeable on dorsum; metazona delicately rugose. Integument of meso and metapleurae rugose to faveolated. Prosternal tubercle directed backwards, broad and with rounded apex. Tegmina and hind wings exceeding the end of abdomen; tegmina with transverse veins delimiting semiregular cells. Cerci short, barely reaching the end of epiproct, tapering distally, with the apex curved downwards. Epiproct elongated, with tubercles on posterior margin; furculae small, slightly pointed, placed apart from the midline. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 h, 11 h, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus curved downwards only at their apical end; expanded apex. Valves of cingulum hook-shaped. Cingulum wide V-shaped; zygoma thin. Epiphallus with lophi parallel to the bridge, extended but without reaching the posterior processes of the lateral plates. Chromatic characters. Body coloration light olive green and light brown (Fig. 3 i, j). Head light olive-green with a mid-dorsal band cream color. Antennae light brown. Pronotum olive-green with three dorsal longitudinal reddish- brown bands and an oblique band cream color on the lower margin of lateral lobes of prozona. Meso and metapleurae green with reddish-brown on the epimerum and episternum. Prosternal tubercle cream color. Tegmina with discal area greenish-yellow, medial area hyaline, anal area green. Hind wings burgundy color. Front and middle legs reddish-brown. Hind femur reddish-brown with three dark brown spots on outer face and two on inner face; upper part of knee area dark brown; hind tibiae reddish-brown, apical tip and tarsi light brown, spines with black tips. Abdomen cream color, with green or brown tints. Subgenital plate and epiproct cream color, tips of furculae and tubercles black; cerci yellow with apex black. Females. Similar to males, but more robust. Ovipositor valves reddish-brown with brown tips.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2BD4002DC240C4FD96BFC6.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. URUGUAY: 2 males and 4 females, Rivera, Masoller, 18 / 11 / 1955, C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 2 females, Cuchilla Negra (near Masoller, Rivera), 14 / 11 / 1955, C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 3 males and 1 female, Tacuarembó, Puntas Ao. Laureles (Vassoura), 26 / 11 / 1959, C. S. Carbonell & A. Mesa leg., MLP; 2 males, Paysandú, Puerto Pepeají, 01 / 12 / 1959, A. Mesa y C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 female, Tacuarembó, Estación Pampa, 15 / 12 / 1957, C. S. Carbonell leg., MLP; 1 male, Tacuarembó, Puntas Ao. Laureles (Vassoura), 26 / 11 / 1959, Carbonell C., Mesa A. & San Martín P. leg., MZSP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2BD4022DC24520FD39B9EE.taxon	description	Redescription. Medium sized insects (Fig. 4 a, b). Male: integument of head rugose, except in dorsal and postocular areas. Fastigium declivent, slightly excavated, with straight or slightly concave apex Interocular distance equal to the width of the apex of fastigium. Eyes rather prominent and subcircular, exceeding the level of vertex in lateral view. Frons straight; union frons-fastigium slightly angulate. Integument of prozona faveolated; metazona conspicuously reticulate. Prozona as or slightly longer than metazona; about the same width. Mid-dorsal longitudinal carina almost obsolete, cut by three transverse sulci. Transverse sulci deep, marked on dorsum and laterally. Anterior margin of pronotum emarginated in the middle, posterior margin of disc almost straight, with a slight point. Prosternal tubercle straight with rounded apex. Tegmina and hind wings barely reaching the end of abdomen, with rounded apex; transverse veins conspicuous delimiting large sub-square cells. Cerci short, tapering towards the apex; apex directed downwards, straight ventrally and slightly concave dorsally, not exceeding the end of epiproct. Epiproct with rounded lateral edges, posterior edge angulate, furculae placed apart from the midline, with the tips directed inwards. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 m, 11 m, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus short and thick, curved downwards. Valves of cingulum with expanded distal portion, anterior margin straight, upper margin with slight emargination. Zygoma of cingulum wide. Epiphallus with lophi parallel to the bridge, extended but not reaching the posterior processes of lateral plates, triangular shape in frontal view. Chromatic characters. Body color bluish-black with pale ocher-yellow or cream (Figs. 4 a, b, and 6 i). Head with a wide ocher mid-dorsal longitudinal band that continues on the pronotum disc. Antennae bluish black. Pronotum black or bluish-black with anterior and posterior margin of lateral lobes ocher or cream color. Disc of pronotum with spots on both sides of mid-dorsal carina within the areas delimited by the transverse sulci. Meso and metapleurae mostly black. Tegmina with dark brown background and yellow-ocher veins. Hind wings pink or light blue, and brown veins. Legs: anterior and middle with the outer face ocher and the inner face bluish-black (in most of the specimens examined). Hind legs ocher-yellow with a black or bluish-black longitudinal band on outer face of femur; inner face of femur and tibiae bluish black. Abdomen ocher; apex of cerci, tubercles of epiproct and tips of furculae black. Females: similar to males, but more robust. Tegmina and hind wings shorter than the end of the abdomen (Fig. 6 i). Ovipositor valves ocher-colored with black tips. Some females with hind tarsi red.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D2BD4022DC24520FD39B9EE.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. ARGENTINA: 3 males and 2 females, Misiones, San Pedro, 13 / 12 / 1957, Birabén leg., MLP; 1 female, Corrientes, Pronunciamiento, 2 / 1973, Zelich leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Misiones, Dos de Mayo, 02 / 12 / 1957, Birabén leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Misiones, San Antonio, I / 1959, Ronderos & Trottz leg., MLP; 2 females, Misiones, San Pedro, 05 / 12 / 1957, Birabén leg., MLP; 4 males and 1 female, Misiones, Dos de Mayo, 03 / 12 / 1957, Martínez leg., MLP; 1 female, Misiones, San Pedro, Parque Prov. Cruce Caballero, 12 / 12 / 2002, Cigliano & Marti leg., MLP; 1 female, Misiones, Bernardo de Irigoyen, RP 17, 13 km W Pozo Azul (to San Pedro), 11 / 12 / 2002, Cigliano & Marti leg., MLP; 1 male, Misiones, Iguazú, RN 12 (km 1587), 61 km S Parque Nac. Iguazú, 10 / 12 / 2002, Cigliano & Marti leg., MLP; 1 female, Misiones, Bemberg, 14 - 30 / 3 / 1945, Hayward, Willink & Golbach leg., IFML; 2 males, Misiones, Bemberg, 12 - 29 / 03 / 1945, Hayward, Willink & Golbach leg., IFML; 1 male and 1 female, Misiones, San Antonio, 12 / 1946, Pierotti S. leg., IFML; 1 male and 1 female, Misiones, San Antonio, 07 / 12 / 1951, Willink & Monrós leg., IFML; 2 males and 1 female, Misiones, Panambí, 25 / 11 / 1951, Monrós & Willink leg., IFML; 1 female, Tucumán, Amaicha del Valle, 28 / 11 / 1951, Willink & Monrós leg., IFML; 1 male, Misiones, Yaguaroundi, 27 / 10 / 2006, Marti leg., IBS; 2 female, Misiones, Reserva Yaboti, 8 km Saltos del Moconá from El Soberbio (27 ° 10´03.8 ´´ S, 53 ° 59´36.1 ´´ W), 07 / 12 / 2010, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 5 females, 3 males and 1 nymph, Misiones, 10 km Pozo Azul to San Pedro (26 ° 26´54.8 ´´ S, 54 ° 08´14.3 ´´ W), 08 / 12 / 2010, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 4 males and 5 females, Misiones, 20 km before Saltos del Mocona, Reserva Yaboti (27 ° 10´08.9 ´´ S, 53 ° 59´45.6 ´´ W), 328 m, 09 / 12 / 2010, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 2 males and 1 female, Misiones, between Aurora and Alba Posse, R 2 (27 ° 27´16.0 ´´ S, 54 ° 37´07.3 ´´ W), 184 m, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 3 males and 2 females, Misiones, R 2, near San Javier (27 ° 46´50.3 ´´ S, 55 ° 06´49.4 ´´ W), 109 m, 10 / 12 / 2010, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 2 females and 1 male, Misiones, R 2, to Concepción, La Corita, Ruinas Jesuíticas Santa María (27 ° 53´15.6 ´´ S, 55 ° 20´10.7 ´´ W), 135 m, 10 / 12 / 2010, Cigliano & Lange leg., MLP; 7 males and 2 females, Misiones, 25 de Mayo, 11 / 1944, Viana leg., MACN; 1 female and 1 male, Misiones, Aquai-Deliera, 13 / 12 / 1957, Biraben leg., MLP; 2 males and 2 females, Misiones, Dep. Concep. Sta. Maria, Viana leg., MLP; 1 male, Misiones, General Alvear, 15 / 10 / 1989, Balatti leg., MLP; 1 male, Misiones, P. Bemberg, 11 / 1954, Viana leg., MACN; 1 female and 1 male, Misiones, 12 / 11 / 1909, Jorgensen leg., MLP; 1 female, Misiones, San Antonio, 12 / 1946, Pierotti leg., IFML; 3 males, Misiones, Gral. Manuel Belgrano, Estancia Macaca (9 km S Dos Hermanas) (26.391667 S, 53.747611 W), 637 m, 25 / 11 / 2012, Castillo leg., IBS; 1 male and 1 female, Corrientes, Ituzaingó, Estancia Santo Domingo (27.695675 S, 56.168941 W), 113 m, 03 / 11 / 2012, Castillo leg., IBS. BRASIL: 1 male, Río Grande do Sul, MLP; 1 male, Nova Teutonia (27 ° 11 ’ S 52 ° 23 ’ W), 5 / 12 / 1962, Fritz Plaumann leg., MLP; 1 female, Nova Teutonia (27 ° 11 ’ S 52 ° 23 ’ W), 18 / 12 / 1962, Fritz Plaumann leg., MLP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D29D4022DC24348FC16BC6E.taxon	description	Redescription. Medium-sized insects (Fig. 4 g, h). Male: fastigium excavated, apex slightly concave. Interocular distance as or slightly wider than the apex of fastigium. Eyes prominent, sub-circular, exceeding the level of vertex in lateral view. Frons oblique; union frons-fastigium rounded. Antennae very long. Mid-dorsal longitudinal carina obsolete, cut by three well-marked and deep transverse sulci. Anterior margin of pronotum emarginate, posterior margin of disc angulate, lateral edges of metazona disc elevated. Integument of prozona strongly rugose on dorsum; faveolated on sides; metazona reticulate. Meso and metapleuras strongly rugose, tending to reticulate. Prosternal tubercle straight, with rounded apex. Metazona slightly longer than prozona. Tegmina and hind wings reaching the end of abdomen, or just exceeding it. Tegmina with transverse veins delimiting irregular cells. Anterior and middle legs with robust femora and tibiae. Hind femur thin. Cerci long, with wide and blunt apex, slightly incurved, widely surpassing the tip of epiproct. Epiproct oval, with pointed tip and tubercles on distal half; furculae lobed, with pointed apex. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 p, 11 p, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus short and wide. Valves of cingulum similar to D. salvadorii sp. nov. with less expanded distal portion. Epiphallus with small lophi, parallel to the bridge, with acute apex, extended but without reaching the posterior processes of lateral plates. Chromatic characters. Body color greenish brown with tan color (Fig. 4 g, h). Head greenish-brown, with a wide mid-dorsal light brown band. Antennae purple, escape and pedicel greenish. Pronotum greenish brown, sometimes with light burgundy tints, with a wide mid-dorsal light brown band, delimited by thin dark brown bands (Fig. 7 a, b). Meso and metapleurae greenish brown. Tegmina light burgundy with discal area yellow and dark veins (Fig. 8 p). Hind wings with remigium light burgundy and anal area hyaline to very light green. Anterior and middle legs tan colored. Hind femur tan with a thin longitudinal band dark burgundy on the outer face; inner face dark burgundy except for the apical tip which is tan. Hind tibiae with outer surface tan colored and inner burgundy. Abdomen tan colored; subgenital plate and epiproct tan colored with the tips of cerci and furculae, and tubercles black colored. Females. Similar to males but more robust.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D29D4022DC24348FC16BC6E.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. BRAZIL: 1 male and 1 female, Corupá (Hansa Humbolt), Santa Catarina, 01 / 1946, A. Maller, Frank Johnson leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Corupá (Hansa Humbolt), Santa Catarina, 11 / 1944, A. Maller, Frank Johnson leg., MLP; 1 female, Corupá (Hansa Humbolt), Santa Catarina, 01 / 1945, A. Maller, Frank Johnson leg., MLP; 1 female, Corupá (Hansa Humbolt), Santa Catarina, 12 / 1960, A. Maller leg., MNHN; 1 male, Corupá (Hansa Humbolt), Santa Catarina, 01 / 1962, A. Maller leg., MNHN.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D29D41D2DC247C8FA62BB23.taxon	description	Redescription. Medium to large sized insects (Fig. 4 e, f). Male: fastigium excavated, apex slightly concave, or straight. Interocular distance as or slightly wider than the apex of fastigium. Eyes prominent and oval, exceeding the level of vertex in lateral view. Frons slightly oblique to straight; union frons-fastigium rounded. Mid-dorsal longitudinal carina obsolete, cut by four deep transverse sulci. Anterior margin of pronotum emarginate, posterior margin angulate, lateral edges of metazona disc elevated. Metzona slightly longer and wider than prozona. Integument of prozona strongly rugose on dorsum; faveolated laterally; integument of the metazona reticulated. Integument of meso-metapleurae strongly rugose, tending to reticulate. Prosternal tubercle straight, with rounded apex. Tegmina and hind wings reaching the end of abdomen. Tegmina with transverse veins delimiting irregular cells. Anterior and middle legs with robust femora and tibiae. Hind femora thin. Cerci slightly curved downwards, with blunt apex, barely exceeding the tip of epiproct. Epiproct oval, with pointed tip, tubercles on distal half; furculae lobed, with pointed tips. Phallic complex (Figs. 10 o, 11 o, and 12 a, b): dorsal valves of aedeagus with distal portion strongly curved downwards, expanded apex. Valves of cingulum as in D. porphyerus, with posterior margin of the distal portion straight. Epiphallus with lophi parallel to the bridge, subrectangular, expanded towards the posterior processes of lateral plates. Chromatic characters. Body coloration tan with dark brown (Fig. 4 e, f). Head brown with a mid-dorsal band dark brown. Antennae light brown. Pronotum brown with a mid-dorsal longitudinal band, anterior and posterior margins of disc, areas between the transverse sulci, and lateral lobes of metazona brown color. Meso and metapleurae brown. Anterior and middle legs tan colored. Hind femora with a thin black line on outer face; inner face black. Tegmina with greenish or light brown background, longitudinal veins cream colored in discal region; cubital posterior longitudinal vein (Cu 2) prominent strong yellow; brown transverse veins; Hind wings green with dark veins. Abdomen light brown, subgenital plate and cerci light brown; epiproct light brown with tubercles black. Females. Similar to males but more robust. Tegmina and hind wings not reaching the end of the abdomen.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
03D4221B6D29D41D2DC247C8FA62BB23.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. BRAZIL: 1 male, Teresópolis, Santa Catarina, Fruhstorfer leg., MLP; 1 female, Sao Jose, Santa Catarina, 16 / 01 / 1960, Biezanko leg., MLP; 1 female, Cauna, Santa Catarina, 12 / 1945, Maller A., F. Johnson leg., MLP; 1 male and 1 female, Santa Catarina, 28 km SW Mafra, 31 / 01 / 1992, A. Mesa & R. García leg., MZSP.	en	Pocco, Martina E., Lange, Carlos E., Cigliano, María Marta (2023): Relationships and taxonomy of the genus Diponthus Stål (Orthoptera: Acridoidea Romaleidae). Zootaxa 5336 (1): 33-81, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5336.1.2
