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Phylogenetic Analysis:
Phylogenetic tree showing evolutionary relationships among the three species of Hadrotettix
This tree shows that all Hadrotettix species share a common ancestor.
Each species is monophyletic, which means that they form a unique clade. This supports the current taxonomic designation.
Hadrotettix scotodes is the most divergent, with the other two species forming sister taxa.
Morphological Analysis:
These images were taken in order to anaylze the unique banding patterns that are present in the genus Hadrotettix. These bands are located on the femurs and wings on all three species.
H. magnificus lateral view.
H. magnificus dorsal view.
H. trifasciatus lateral image
H. magnificus lateral view.
The wings of Hadrotettix are distinctive, featuring a three-banded tegmen and a single bold band on the wing.
H. trifasciatus femur lateral view.
H. magnificus femur lateral view.
H. magnificus femur lateral view.
The femurs are consistent across the genus, displaying a bold black band in the middle of the femur.
These morphological characteristics show a clear consistency, supporting the original delimitation of the genus.
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