Coryphosima brevicornis Karsch, 1893

Popov †, George B., Fishpool, Lincoln D. C. & Rowell, C. Hugh F., 2019, A review of the Acridinae s. str. (Orthoptera: Acridoidea: Acrididae) of eastern Africa with taxonomic changes and description of new taxa, Journal of Orthoptera Research 28 (2), pp. 37-105 : 66

Coryphosima brevicornis Karsch, 1893 Figs 130, 131

Coryphosima brevicornis Karsch, 1893: 64, fig. 5.

Description.

-Diagnosis as in key. Of more stocky build and smaller size than stenoptera . Wings relatively short, barely reaching tip of abdomen. Uniquely broad fastigium of vertex with arcuate transverse sulcus located well forward (Figs 130, 131). Coloration in brighter and more contrasting shades of brown than in C. s. stenoptera , with a distinctive broad dark lateral stripe; outer face of hind femur dark yellow, knee black. Size (in mm). Total length: males 12-15, females 16-20.

Distribution.

-Highlands of S.W. TOGO, S.E. GHANA, S. IVORY COAST, GUINEA (Mt. Nimba).

2. Brachypterous species.