Description of two new species of the Genus Ducetia Stal1874 (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae: Phaneropterinae) from India

In the present paper the genus Ducetia Stal 1874 in India is reviewed. The diagnostic characters for two new species of Ducetia Stal 1874, D. assamica sp. nov. from North-East India and D. rohinii sp. nov. from Western Ghats are described. The two species are part of Ducetia japonica species complex. Further information on the distribution and ecology of species is given. A key to studied species of Ducetia is presented. While morphologically similar, D. assamica and D. rohinii show distinct differences in their call structures. Our work demonstrates the importance of acoustic signals in taxonomic studies.

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In this paper, the genus Ducetia in India is reviewed, with the description of two new species, D. assamica and D. rohinii, and information on their distribution and ecology. A key for the studied species of Ducetia is provided. Despite morphological similarities, D. assamica and D. rohinii exhibit distinct differences in their call structures. This work highlights the importance of acoustic signals in taxonomic studies.