Abstract

VERA, Alejandro. Taxonomic study of the monotypic genus Aphractus (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae, Pseudophyllinae). Rev. Soc. Entomol. Argent. [online]. 2010, vol.69, n.3-4, pp.253-260. ISSN 0373-5680.

The species Aphractus acuminatus Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1895 is redescribed. The male, eggs, spermateca, spermatophore, and defense strategy are described for the first time. Geographical distribution is presented and genital morphology is discussed.

Keywords : Pseudophyllinae; Aphractini; Genital morphology; Chile; Katydids.

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