taxonID	type	description	language	source
F20687EEFFA8EC302083FD0DF9936AFD.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Tenth abdominal tergite of male with large paired apical lobes. Male epiproct small. Male genitalia with large yoke-like epiphallus; apex with projections, either robust, articulated, denticulated or spine-like.	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFA8EC302083FD0DF9936AFD.taxon	discussion	Discussion. Prior to this review, the genus consists of three subgenera and 14 species in total (Gorochov, 1998; Ingrisch & Shishodia, 1998, 2000; Sänger & Helfert, 2004, 2006 a, 2006 b; Ingrisch, 2006; Mao et al., 2009; Di et al., 2014). This is an Asian genus with its distribution ranging from Sumatra (Indonesia) north to Japan and China as well as India (Eades et al., 2015). The discovery of more species (including those outside of this paper) with intermediate characters led to problems to the subgeneric system. Diagnostic characters previously used for defining subgenus need to be reexamined and a taxonomic revision (using both old and new material) is as such required (A. V. Gorochov, pers. comm.). Thus, the subgenus name for all species are tentatively omitted here. Nevertheless, species of subgenus Parakuzicus lacks most important characters of the genus Kuzicus: male epiphallus without apical lobes (either robust unarticulated projections directed anteriorly towards head or denticulated and articulated projection directed posteriorly away from head). It also differs by male tenth abdominal tergite with apical lobe truncated and much shorter, cerci bifurcated from base into a medial (internal) and lateral (external) branch of roughly equal length. Thus, we propose that Parakuzicus should be more accurately considered a separate genus.	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFAEEC342083F950F9776C77.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. Holotype (male): Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sakaerat Environmental Research Station, open area with light trap, N 14.50765, E 101.92772, 446.7 ± 9.7 m, dry evergreen forest, attracted to light trap, coll. M. K. Tan, H. Yeo & S. T. Toh, 27 June 2014, 2220 hours (SERS. 14.113) (ZRC). Paratypes: 2 female: same locality as holotype, headquarter, N 14.51039, E 101.93057, 445.9 ± 8.5 m, mix vegetation, attracted to light, coll. M. K. Tan, H. Yeo & S. T. Toh, 29 June 2014, 2330 hours (SERS. 14.131); open area with light trap, N 14.50763, E 101.92760, 424.0 ± 4.1 m, dry evergreen forest, attracted to light trap, coll. M. K. Tan, H. Yeo & S. T. Toh, 2 July 2014, 2300 hours (SERS. 14.164) (all ZRC).	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFAEEC342083F950F9776C77.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. This species is similar to the type species Kuzicus uvarovi by its colouration, yellow green with small brown spots on tegmen and one large spot at stridulatory field. This species differs from K. uvarovi by male tenth abdominal tergite with lateral lobes obtuse apically (instead of tapering); male epiphallus with a pair of tongue-shaped lateral (slightly sclerotized) processes pointing anteriorly at the apex (instead of pointing posteriorly); with posterior margin producing into a trilobous (also slightly sclerotized) plate in the middle (instead of rounded).	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFAEEC342083F950F9776C77.taxon	description	Description. Rather large-sized Meconematini but habitus typical of the genus (Figs. 5 A, 5 B). Eyes globular and protruding. Fastigium verticis conical, small (about slightly shorter than scapus length), with very weak median sulcus (Fig. 6 A). Last (apical) segment of maxillary palpus equal in length to the fourth (subapical) segment, slightly widened apically. Pronotum covering the base of mirror of tegmen, discus curved into lateral lobe, transverse sulcus in mid length (Fig. 6 B). Anterior margin of pronotal disc slightly convex, posterior margin triangularly rounded (Fig. 6 A). Margin of lateral lobes of pronotum slightly undulated, humeral sinus very weak. Ventral margin of pronotal lateral lobe broadly rounded (Fig. 6 B). Thoracic auditory spiracle (= thoracic foramen) large and oval-shaped (Fig. 6 B). Parapterous, tegmen extending behind the hind knees, hindwings distinctly longer. Procoxal spur short and slender. Both tympana open. Protibiae with 5 outer and 4 inner subapical spines and 1 pair of apical spurs. Mesotibiae with 4 outer and 3 inner subapical spines and 1 pair of apical spurs. Metatibiae ventrally and dorsally with numerous outer and inner spines as well as 2 ventral and 1 dorsal pairs of apical spurs. Male. Tenth abdominal tergite with a pair of median lobes and a pair of lateral lobes. Median lobes slender basally with margin between lobes truncated; after basal third, expanded abruptly (about 90 °) along external margin to form a plate which bent ventrad laterally; plate tapers apically and rotate from a horizontal to a vertical plate (Fig. 6 C). At the apex, median lobes bent ventrad and turned slightly anteriorly and internally; forming two sclerotized teeth ventrally (Figs. 6 C – 6 G). Median lobes remain widely spaced throughout, particularly setose along internal margin (Fig. 6 C). Lateral lobes of tenth abdominal tergite flattened, shorter and smaller with apex obtuse (Figs. 6 C, 6 E). Epiproct concealed under tenth abdominal tergite. Cerci stout and short; basally slightly swollen, with a short and blunt basal tooth externally; slightly narrower in the middle, slightly swollen and bent internally after middle (Figs. 6 E, 6 G). Interiorly, cerci with a sclerotized process in the middle: longer and flattened, bladelike and bent basally (Fig. 6 G). At the apex, cerci with a short acute sclerotized tooth along dorso-inner margin (Figs. 6 G). Yoke-like epiphallus typical of the genus, but with distal appendages only (Figs. 6 F, 6 G). Epiphallus transverse at the base, with a short shaft that widens posteriorly; at the apex with a pair of tongue-shaped lateral (slightly sclerotized) processes pointing anteriorly, with posterior margin producing into a trilobous (also slightly sclerotized) plate in the middle (Fig. 6 G). Subgenital plate with styli relatively long and slender, gently curved inwards (Fig. 6 F). Female. Tenth abdominal tergite with posterior margin distinctly concave in the middle, truncated laterally (Fig. 6 H). Epiproct small and triangular (Fig. 6 H). Cerci slender and short, slightly swollen in the middle before tapering to an acute apex (Fig. 6 H). Subgenital plate transverse, much wider than long; with posterior margin feebly notched in the middle (Fig. 6 I). Ovipositor long with base slightly swollen; feebly sinuated (Fig. 6 J). Valves smooth with acute apex; ventral valve forming a small hook at the apex (Fig. 6 J). At the base, with two small sclerotized tooth ventrally (Fig. 6 I). Colouration. Green when alive; white to ochre in alcohol (Figs. 5 A, 5 B). Fastigium darken yellow brown with margin along vertex black; median sulcus distinctly pale (Fig. 6 A). Scapus with inner half yellow brown; pedicel with anterior and posterior margin black (Fig. 6 A). Antennae yellow brown with some segments black (Fig. 6 A). Dorsal disc of pronotum darkened yellow in the middle, darker in the anterior half than posterior half of disc; anterior of transverse sulcus with two elongated black spot diverging anteriorly; disc with anterior and posterior margin black in the middle (Fig. 6 A). Tegmen with one large spot at stridulatory field; with some small rounded infumated brown spots throughout, randomly and widely distributed; with cells near posterior margin infumated dark. Measurements. See Table 1.	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFAEEC342083F950F9776C77.taxon	etymology	Etymology. This species is named after Pak Thong Chai District in which Sakaerat Environmental Research Station spans.	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFADEC392083FA69F9E76A60.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. Holotype (male): Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sakaerat Environmental Research Station, open area with light trap, dry evergreen, attracted to light trap, 400 - 450 m, 13 September 2014, coll. P. Dawwrueng, N. Makbun & T. Dowwiangkan (THNHM). Paratype: 1 female, same locality and information as holotype (THNHM).	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFADEC392083FA69F9E76A60.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. This species is very similar to Kuzicus aspercaudatus Sänger & Helfert, 2006 by median lobes of male tenth abdominal tergite long and slender, bent ventrad to form two lobes; and male epiphallus with apex minutely denticulated but differ by male tenth abdominal tergite with small lateral apical lobes (absent in K. aspercaudatus); median lobe of male tenth abdominal tergite with a row of smaller teeth along the ventral margin at the apex (instead of denticulated on the dorsal and posterior margins in K. aspercaudatus).	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFADEC392083FA69F9E76A60.taxon	description	Description. Habitus typical of the genus (Fig. 7 A, 7 B). Description similar to Kuzicus pakthongchai sp. n. by rather large size, eyes globular and protruding. Fastigium verticis conical but with inconspicuous median sulcus (Fig. 8 A). Last (apical) segment of maxillary palpus slightly shorter than the fourth (subapical) segment, also slightly widened apically (Figs. 8 A, 8 B). Pronotal disc with anterior and posterior margin similar to Kuzicus pakthongchai sp. n. and covering base of mirror tegmen (Fig. 8 A). Margin of lateral lobes of pronotum slightly undulated (Fig. 8 B). Thoracic auditory spiracle (= thoracic foramen) large and inverted pyriform (Fig. 8 B). Parapterous, tegmen extending behind the hind knees, hindwings distinctly longer. Procoxal spur short. Meso- and metatibiae with 5 outer and 4 inner subapical spines. Male. Tenth abdominal tergite with a pair of median lobes and lateral lobes. Median lobes long and slender; converge slightly towards one another in the middle before diverging apically, never in contact with one another; each broaden apically into a bulbous apex that contacts one another (Figs. 8 C, 8 D). At the apex, median lobes bent ventrad to form two lobes: basal lobe smaller, produced with a small and slender external tooth; apical lobe larger, produced into a larger internal tooth with a row of smaller teeth along the ventral margin (Figs. 8 D, 8 E). Lateral lobes of tenth abdominal tergite long and slender, reaching slightly before middle of median lobes, with apex obtuse (Figs. 8 C, 8 D). Epiproct concealed under tenth abdominal tergite. Cerci with basal half swollen and robust, internally with a sclerotize spine-like process; then curve internally and taper into an acute and sclerotized apex (Figs. 8 C, 8 F). Yoke-like epiphallus typical of the genus, but with distal appendages only (Figs. 8 E, 8 G). Epiphallus transverse at the base, with a very short and broad shaft that widens posteriorly; at the apex with a pair of tooth-like sclerotized processes pointing posteriorly; and with fairly thick bristles. Posterior margin producing into a trilobous plate in the middle; with lateral lobe denticulated and heavily sclerotized (Figs. 8 E, 8 G). Subgenital plate with styli relatively short and robust, gently curved outwards (Fig. 8 E). Female. Tenth abdominal tergite with posterior margin distinctly concave in the middle, truncated laterally; more deeply excised than Kuzicus pakthongchai sp. n. in the middle (Fig. 8 H). Epiproct and cerci similar to Kuzicus pakthongchai sp. n. (Fig. 8 H). Subgenital plate trapezoid (Fig. 8 I). Ovipositor straight and very long, reaching apex of tegmen; with base slightly swollen (Fig. 8 J). Valves smooth with acute apex; ventral valve forming a small hook at the apex (Fig. 8 J). At the base, with two small sclerotized tooth ventrally (Fig. 8 J). Colouration. Unicolorous green when alive; white to ochre when preserved (Figs. 7 A, 7 B). Tegmen also with some small rounded infumated brown spots throughout, randomly and widely distributed; with cells near posterior margin infumated dark. Measurements. See Table 2.	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFADEC392083FA69F9E76A60.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The species name refers to the numerous ventral teeth male at the apex of the median lobes of tenth abdominal tergite.	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
F20687EEFFA0EC392083FC02FBF36C1A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Kevan described this species as Xiphidiopsis in (Kevan & Jin, 1993). Ingrisch & Shishodia (1998) mentioned that this species should belong to the genus Kuzicus instead.	en	Tan, Ming Kai, Dawwrueng, Pattarawich, Artchawakom, Taksin (2015): Taxonomic review of Kuzicus Gorochov, 1993 (Tettigoniidae: Meconematinae), with two new species from Thailand and key to species. Zootaxa 3999 (2): 279-290, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3999.2.7
