Raphogla rubra gen. n., sp. n., the oldest representative of the clade of modern Ensifera (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidea, Gryllidea)

Abstract

Raphogla rubra gen. n., sp. n., oldest representative of the (Tettigoniidea & Gryllidea) is described from the Upper Permian of the Lodève basin (France). Its phylogenetic relationships within the Ensifera are discussed. The new taxon occupies a very basal position, probably as sister group of the whole group (Tettigoniidea & Gryllidea).

Keywords

• insecta
• orthoptera
• ensifera
• tettigoniidea
• gryllidea
• hagloidea
• raphoglidae fam. nov.
• upper permian
• france
• phylogenetic significance