Hebardidora panamae (Hebard, 1924), 2025

Cadena-Castañeda, Oscar J., Quintana-Arias, Ronald Fernando, Infante, Ivette Coque, Silva, Daniela Santos Martins & Tavares, Gustavo Costa, 2025, Studies on pygmy grasshoppers: On the current Metrodorinae sensu lato classification (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae) with emphasis on American and Malagasy taxa, Zootaxa 5597 (1), pp. 1-265 : 65-68

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scientific name	Hebardidora panamae (Hebard, 1924)
status	comb. nov.

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Hebardidora panamae (Hebard, 1924) , comb. nov.

Platytettix panamae Hebard, 1924: 81 View in CoL . Holotype: female. PANAMA, Colón: Porto Bello. Depository: ANSP.

Metrodora panamae View in CoL : Günther, 1939: 295.

Remarks. Here, this species is transferred to the genus Hebardidora gen. nov.

Genus Bolivaridora Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares , gen. nov.

Type species: Bolivaridora paraensis sp. nov., here designated.

Description. Body almost smooth, with small granulations ( Figs. 42 View FIGURE 42 , 46 View FIGURE 46 , 50 View FIGURE 50 ). Head little exserted. In frontal view, vertex as wide as the width of an eye or 1.5 times wider; medial carinae well-developed and lateral carinae not produced; anterior margin of the vertex also projects rectangularly, but in the middle of these, the medial carina protrudes; frontal costa bifurcation located at the middle of the eyes; scutellum narrow; fascial carinae almost straight and parallel, ramification of the fascial carinae angled; antennal grooves located at side of the mid-length of fascial carinae, usually between the lower margin of the eyes ( B. tani sp. nov. close to the middle of the eyes); antennae with 15 segments; lateral ocelli placed between the eyes, near the base from where each branch of the fascial carinae diverges; medial ocellus located close to the lower margin of the scutellum; palpi narrow, the apical segments moderately depressed ( Figs. 43A View FIGURE 43 , 47A View FIGURE 47 , 51A View FIGURE 51 ). In lateral view: carinae of the vertex produced between the eyes; fastigio-fascial angle convex in front, where the carinae unite to connect with the medial carina; fascial carinae emerging between the antennae and arched; eyes subglobose, with rounded dorsal surface and nearly straight ventral margin, not elevated higher than vertex ( Figs. 43B View FIGURE 43 , 47B View FIGURE 47 , 51B View FIGURE 51 ). Thorax. Pronotum not surpassing the tip of hind femora (except B. lutosa comb. nov.). Pronotal disc with the dorsum almost flat; anterior margin straight and posterior apex pointed; median carinae with a small undulation on the first basal third of pronotal disc ( Figs. 42B View FIGURE 42 , 46A View FIGURE 46 , 50A View FIGURE 50 ). Lateral carinae sinuate in dorsal and lateral views; humeral angles concave; lower margin of lateral lobes of pronotum projecting to the sides, triangular or rounded-shaped ( Figs. 43C View FIGURE 43 , 47C View FIGURE 47 , 51C View FIGURE 51 ); infrascapular area ending at the level of the fourth to fifth abdominal segments; lateral area poorly-developed ( Figs. 42A View FIGURE 42 , 46A View FIGURE 46 ). Wings absent. Legs stout and slightly elongated. Fore and mid-femora compressed, dorsal and ventral margins wavy ( Figs. 43D, 43E View FIGURE 43 , 47D, 47E View FIGURE 47 ). Hind femora with ante-genicular tooth well-developed; genicular tooth triangular and with apex acute ( Figs. 42A View FIGURE 42 , 46A View FIGURE 46 ). Hind tibia scarcely ampliated near the apex; the first and third segments of the hind tarsi equal in length. Abdomen. Last segments moderately constricted; cerci conical and reduced ( Figs. 43F View FIGURE 43 , 47G View FIGURE 47 , 51G View FIGURE 51 ); penultimate sternite mid-sized, 1.5 times longer than the subgenital plate and slightly upcurved ( Figs. 43H View FIGURE 43 , 47F View FIGURE 47 , 51F View FIGURE 51 ); subgenital plate short, cupuliform, upcurved, and apex with a small mid notch ( Figs. 43G View FIGURE 43 , 47F View FIGURE 47 , 51H View FIGURE 51 ).

Female. Similar to males but differing in the somewhat larger size, slightly more robust body ( Figs. 44 View FIGURE 44 , 48 View FIGURE 48 , 53 View FIGURE 53 , 55 View FIGURE 55 ), and slightly wider vertex ( Figs. 45A View FIGURE 45 , 48A View FIGURE 48 , 53C View FIGURE 53 , 55C View FIGURE 55 ). Ovipositor valves with mid-sized serrations ( Figs. 45G View FIGURE 45 , 48G View FIGURE 48 , 57F View FIGURE 57 ), subgenital plate not covering the base of the lower valve ( Figs. 45H View FIGURE 45 , 48H View FIGURE 48 , 57G View FIGURE 57 ).

Species included. Bolivaridora paraensis sp. nov., B. tani sp. nov., B. lutosa ( Bolívar, 1887), comb. nov., B. cipolai sp. nov., and B. parisae sp. nov.

Distribution. In the Atlantic Forest, from Southeastern Brazil, recorded in São Paulo and Paraná States; and in the Amazon rainforest, from Pará State ( Brazil), and Putumayo Department ( Colombia) (Maps 1–3).

Comparison. Bolivaridora gen. nov. differs from Metrodora and Platytettix stat. resurr. by the noticeably projected fastigium, which does not protrude conspicuously between the eyes in the other two genera. The new genus differs from the genera Morseidora gen. nov., Tylotettix stat. resurr., Hebardidora gen. nov., and Platytettix stat. resurr. by not having humps or an elevation of the median carina of the pronotum, in contrast to those genera that have an elevated pronotum or with humps and usually with a wide scutellum. Bolivaridora gen. nov. resembles Hancockiella , differing in that the apex of the lateral lobes of the pronotum, which, in the last genus, the apex is rounded and has a small spine curved forward, and in the new genus, it may have different shapes, ranging from angled to a straight with a spine.

Etymology. This genus is dedicated to the memory of the illustrious orthopterist Ignacio Bolívar, who laid the foundations for the tetrigids classification. The ending - dora, which comes from the genus Metrodora , is added. The gender of the name is being established as feminine.

Key to species of Bolivaridora

1. Lateral lobes of the pronotum subtriangular, and lower margin of the lobes rounded ( Figs. 42B View FIGURE 42 , 43C View FIGURE 43 , 46B View FIGURE 46 , 47C View FIGURE 47 ). Hind femur with the antegenicular and genicular teeth poorly developed ( Figs. 42A View FIGURE 42 , 46A View FIGURE 46 )..................................... 2

- Lateral lobes of the pronotum triangular-shaped, and lower margin of the lobes acute ( Figs. 51C View FIGURE 51 , 52C View FIGURE 52 ), pointed ( Fig. 55B View FIGURE 55 ), or spined ( Fig. 56B View FIGURE 56 ) ( B. cipolai sp. nov. is triangular angulated). Hind femur with the antegenicular and genicular teeth usually well or moderately developed........................................................................... 3

2. Medial carina of the vertex moderately produced, almost covered by the eye in lateral view ( Fig. 43B View FIGURE 43 ). Median carina of the pronotum sub-elevated. In lateral view, posterior apex of the pronotum slightly down curved. Hind femur brown, with the ventral external area black ( Figs. 42A View FIGURE 42 , 44A View FIGURE 44 )................................................ B. paraensis sp. nov.

- Medial carinae of the vertex well-produced, noticeably protruding in the middle of the eyes in lateral view ( Fig. 47B View FIGURE 47 ). Median carina of pronotum moderately elevated, giving the pronotum a tectiform appearance. In lateral view, posterior apex of the pronoto almost straight and slightly upcurved. Hind femur of similar coloration across its entire outer surface, without stripes or different coloration in the ventral external area ( Figs. 46A View FIGURE 46 , 48A View FIGURE 48 ).................................. B. tani sp. nov.

3. Medial carina of the vertex conspicuosly protruded in the middle of the eyes in lateral view ( Figs. 51B View FIGURE 51 , 52B View FIGURE 52 ). Pronotal disc with the median carinae elevated, giving the pronotum a tectiform appearance in lateral view ( Fig. 50A View FIGURE 50 )...... B. cipolai sp. nov.

- Medial carina of the vertex moderately protruded in the middle of the eyes in lateral view ( Fig. 57B View FIGURE 57 ). Pronotal disc almost flat and with median carina sub-elevated ( Fig. 56A View FIGURE 56 )............................................................. 4

4. Lateral lobes of the pronotum with the lower margin acute ( Fig. 55B View FIGURE 55 ). Hind femur with the apex blackish-brown and hind tibia ocher ( Fig. 55A View FIGURE 55 )...................................................................... B. lutosa comb. nov.

- Lateral lobes of the pronotum with the lower margin in the form of a spine projecting sideways ( Figs. 56B View FIGURE 56 , 57C View FIGURE 57 ). Hind femur with upper half light grayish brown, lower half and much of the external ventral area and knee dark brown; hind tibia also dark brown ( Fig. 56A View FIGURE 56 )...................................................................... B. parisae sp. nov.

References

Bolivar, I. (1887) Essai sur les Acridiens de la tribu des Tettigidae. Annales de la Societe Entomologique de Belgique, 31, 175-313.

Gunther, K. (1939) Revision der Acrydiinae (Orthoptera), III. Sectio Amorphopi (Metrodorae Bol. 1887, aut.). Abhandlungen und Berichte aus den Staatlichen Museen fur Tierkunde und Volkerkunde in Dresden, Series A: Zoology, N. F., 20 (NF Bd. 1), 16-335.

Figures

FIGURE 42. Bolivaridora paraensis Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Male holotype habitus. A. Lateral and B. Dorsal views.

FIGURE 43. Bolivaridora paraensis Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Male holotype. A. Frons. B–C. Head and thorax in lateral and dorsal views respectively. D. Fore femur. E. Mid femur. F–H. Terminalia in lateral, axial and ventral views respectively.

FIGURE 44. Bolivaridora paraensis Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Female paratype habitus. A. Lateral and B. Dorsal views.

FIGURE 45. Bolivaridora paraensis Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Female paratype. A. Frons. B–C. Head and thorax in lateral and dorsal views respectively. D. Fore femur. E. Mid femur. F–H. Terminalia in dorsal, lateral and ventral views respectively.

FIGURE 46. Bolivaridora tani Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Male holotype habitus. A. Lateral and B. Dorsal views.

FIGURE 47. Bolivaridora tani Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Male holotype. A. Frons. B–C. Head and thorax in lateral and dorsal views respectively. D. Fore femur. E. Mid femur. F–H. Terminalia in lateral, dorsal and axial views respectively.

FIGURE 48. Bolivaridora tani Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Female paratype habitus. A. Lateral and B. Dorsal views.

FIGURE 50. Bolivaridora cipolai Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Male holotype habitus. A. Lateral and B. Dorsal views.

FIGURE 51. Bolivaridora cipolai Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Male holotype. A. Frons. B–C. Head and thorax in lateral and dorsal views respectively. D. Fore femur. E. Mid femur. F–H. Terminalia in lateral, dorsal and axial views respectively.

FIGURE 52. Bolivaridora cipolai Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Male paratype. A. Frons. B–C. Head and thorax in lateral and dorsal views respectively. D. Fore femur. E. Mid femur. F–H. Terminalia in lateral, ventral and axial views respectively.

FIGURE 53. Bolivaridora cf. cipolai Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Female. A. Habitus in lateral and B. Dorsal views. C. Frons. D. Labels. Photos: J. Tumbrinck.

FIGURE 55. Bolivaridora lutosa (Bolívar, 1887) Female holotype. A. Habitus in lateral and B. Dorsal views. C. Frons. D. Labels. Photos: J. Tumbrinck.

FIGURE 56. Bolivaridora parisae Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Female holotype habitus.A. Lateral and B. Dorsal views.

FIGURE 57. Bolivaridora parisae Cadena-Castañeda & Tavares sp. nov. Female holotype. A. Frons.B–C. Head and thorax in lateral and dorsal views, respectively. D. Fore femur. E. Mid femur. F–G. Terminalia in lateral and ventral views, respectively.