A remarkable moss-mimicking new species of genus Pericentrus (Phasmatodea: Lonchodidae: Lonchodini) from Xizang, China, with significantly reduced antennal length

Zootaxa 2026 Open access

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Authors: HAO-RAN GAO, Chao Wu, Ya-Jin Li
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5763.4.5
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Abstract

A remarkable moss-mimicking new species, Pericentrus cryptopetalus sp. nov., is described from Xizang, China. This species exhibits a marked reduction in antennae length relative to its congeners. An updated key to the females of this genus is provided, and hypotheses regarding the antennae reduction are discussed. The type specimens are deposited in Yunnan Agricultural University (YNAU).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy Hemiptera Insect Studies Fossil Insects in Amber

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Volume
5763
Issue
4
Pages
541–550
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN