The Orthoptera of Sicily summarised

2 february 2012 - Roy Kleukers

In a new paper all information on Sicilian Orthoptera is compiled. In total 127 species are known, belonging to 83 genera. 20 taxa are endemic, including interesting species like Odontura arcuata, Pamphagus marmoratus and Incertana drepanensis. The records of all species are documented extensively and many species are depicted with colour photos.


Odontura arcuata, male. Photo Roy Kleukers.


Source: B. Massa 2011. Gli Ortotteri di Sicilia: check-list commentata. Biogeographia 30: 567-626.

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