First record of the Zebra Grasshopper Zebratula (Acrididae: Catantopini) in Queensland, Australia
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1James Cook University; Cairns; QLD 4878; Australia. matthew.connors@my.jcu.edu.au.
Abstract:
Australia's grasshopper fauna is among the most distinctive in the world, and yet the majority of species remain undescribed, and there is still much to learn even about relatively well-documented genera and species. Here I present the first record of the genus Zebratula, the Zebra Grasshoppers, in Chillagoe (Queensland), representing a range extension of almost 900 km. Additionally, I comment on the specific identity of this specimen and the likelihood that it represents an undescribed species, as well as discuss the importance of Chillagoe as a biodiversity hotspot.

