Nebulodraculus marioi Mendes, 2022

Mendes, Diego Matheus De Mello, 2022, The Little Fog Dragon-a new genus of Mountain Lichen Katydid (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae: Phaneropterinae: Dysoniini) from the Serra do Sol, Roraima, Brazil, Zootaxa 5182 (1), pp. 84-92 : 88-91

publication ID	https://doi.org/ 10.11646/zootaxa.5182.1.6
publication LSID	lsid:zoobank.org:pub:5E5E5085-E57A-4BF5-A600-284DAA2258EE
DOI	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7046958
persistent identifier	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03ED87BE-8F61-E418-9FB7-B9725A96FED1
treatment provided by	Plazi
scientific name	Nebulodraculus marioi Mendes
status	sp. nov.

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Nebulodraculus marioi Mendes sp. nov.

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Diagnosis. Projection of the triangular fastigium-vertex and equivalent in size to the anterior projection of the pronotal disc, in lateral view ( Fig. 3D View FIGURE 3 ). Cercus apically forked, with the external projection curved, narrow and with acuminate apex ending in a slightly curved spine; Slightly curved internal projection, with serrated inner face and acuminate apex ( Figs. 3I–J View FIGURE 3 ). Space concave between the base of stylus ( Figs. 3I–J View FIGURE 3 ).

Description. Type material. Holotype ♂. BRASIL, Roraima, Parque Nacional Monte Roraima, 05°02’59”N — 60°36’29”W, 1.500 m, em floresta , xii.2019, Rede entomológica aérea, F. Xavier col. ( INPA). GoogleMaps

Male. Head. Projection of the triangular fastigium-vertex and equivalent in size to the anterior projection of the pronotal disc, in lateral view ( Fig. 3D View FIGURE 3 ). Thorax. Pronotal disc with anterior projection acuminate and slightly curved backwards, in lateral view; wide posterior projection with a small apical spine ( Fig. 3D View FIGURE 3 ). Mesobasisternum and metabasisternum triangular-shaped, anteriorly slightly concave ( Fig. 2E View FIGURE 2 ). Lateral lobes of mesobasisternum anterolaterally, laterally and posteriorly convex, posterolaterally forming an angle of 120° ( Fig. 2E View FIGURE 2 ). Lateral lobes of metabasisternum anterolaterally convex, laterally straight and posteriorly slightly convex, posterolaterally forming an angle of 140° ( Fig. 2E View FIGURE 2 ). Wings. Left stridulatory file slightly curved; teeth in apical half small and more spaced apart ( Fig. 5A View FIGURE 5 ). Total length of left stridulatory file 2.6 mm, greater vein width of 0.5 mm and a total of 54 teeth ( Fig. 5A View FIGURE 5 ). Right stridulatory file slightly curved; teeth basal and apical minor ( Fig. 5B View FIGURE 5 ). Total length file of 1.9 mm, widest vein of 0.3 mm and total of 45 teeth ( Figs. 5B View FIGURE 5 ). Abdomen. Cercus apically forked, with the external projection curved, narrow and with acuminate apex ending in a slightly curved spine; Slightly curved internal projection, with serrated inner face and acuminate apex ( Figs. 3I–J View FIGURE 3 ). Space concave between the base of stylus ( Figs. 3I–J View FIGURE 3 ). Internal male genitalia. Not examined.

Coloration. Based on photos of preserved specimen ( Fig. 3 View FIGURE 3 ). Body yellowish-brown. Eyes dark brown.

Female. unknown.

Geographical records. Brazil: Roraima (Fig. 10).

Measurements (mm). Holotype ♂: TL: 22; TegL: 34; TegH: 9,5; WF: 3,2; PL: 5; PH: 4; FF: 5,5; FT: 7,2; MF: 8; MT: 8,5; HF: 20; HT: 22; Lplac: 3; LC: 2.

Natural history notes. The forest at the collecting site and in general between 1400-1600m on the north slope of Serra do Sol is tall (15-20m canopy), made up mostly of straight, narrow-trunked trees with heavy loads of epiphytic mosses. The soil, vegetation, and atmosphere were extremely humid at this elevation during the expedition, nearly constantly bathed in clouds when not actually raining.

Etymology. This species is dedicated to Dr. Mario Cohn-Haft, one of the most important ornithologists and naturalists in the Amazon and a dear friend for long time, who was always patient in talking, answering questions and teaching about animals (especially birds), plants and many other topics of Amazonian biodiversity. In addition, he organized (along with other researchers) several expeditions in remote areas of the Amazon, including the Scientific Expedition of Serra do Sol. It is thanks to this effort and curiosity that many new taxa from different groups have been and are being described, including this one.