Obrimus Stål, 1875
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https://doi.org/10.57800/faunitaxys-11(71) |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/24655B5E-0049-FF92-E42A-13F41C28E774 |
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Felipe |
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Obrimus Stål, 1875 |
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Genus Obrimus Stål, 1875 View in CoL
Differentiation. – This genus is closely related and morphologically most similar to Brasidas but differs by having the metasternum just slightly invaginated with the metapleurae folded under so that that this area appears to be partially covered by a flap, giving the appearance of shallow slit-like invaginations along the lateral margin, whereas in Brasidas the metasternum has deep, open pits or holes which are somewhat removed from the lateral margins. The eggs are readily separated from those of Brasidas by their typical capsule shape, having the anterior end constricted and the polar-area with two obtuse bumps or swellings in centre ( Fig. 73 N-Q). In general shape however, they remarkably resemble those of Sungaya Zompro, 1996 but are easily distinguished by having the polar area with two obtuse bumps (one central protrusion in Sungaya ).
Remarks. – Molecular studieshaverevealed Obrimus as the sister-taxon of Brasidas (Brank etal., 2021). The numerous citations of Obrimus may be referred to in the Phasmida Species File (http:// Phasmida .SpeciesFile.org).
Distribution. – Philippines, endemic. So far recorded only from the island of Luzon.
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