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Longzhua loculata n. gen. n. sp., one of the most completely documented Pennsylvanian Archaeorthoptera (Insecta; Ningxia, China)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 July 2015

Jun-Jie Gu ,
Olivier Béthoux  and
Dong Ren
Jun-Jie Gu
Affiliation:
1College of Life Sciences, Capital Normal University, 105 Xisanhuanbeilu, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, China,
Olivier Béthoux
Affiliation:
2CSIRO Entomology, GPO Box 1700, Canberra ACT, 2601, Australia,
Dong Ren
Affiliation:
1College of Life Sciences, Capital Normal University, 105 Xisanhuanbeilu, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, China,
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Abstract

Longzhua loculata n. gen. n. sp., a new Pennsylvanian Archaeorthoptera (i.e., stem-Orthoptera), is described from the Tupo Formation based on 64 specimens, including an individual with parts of body and legs preserved. The range of intra-specific variation in forewing venation pattern is documented in detail. Well-preserved isolated hind wings are associated with forewings based on more complete material. The combination of character states exhibited by the new species indicates relationships with the extinct order Cnemidolestodea. Mandibular and prothoracic morphology suggest that Longzhua loculata n. gen. n. sp. had carnivorous and predatory habits.

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Journal of Paleontology , Volume 85 , Issue 2 , March 2011 , pp. 303 - 314
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