Bioacoustics of Zyras (Zyras) novinversus

Comment : The original description is based on two females from “ Thailand Doi Angkhang” ( PACE 2012b ). The examined holotype is evidently subject to postmortem darkening and has the eyes deformed, most likely as a result of the effect of chemicals or other improper treatment during original dissection. Zyras inversus PACE, 2012 is a primary homonym of Zyras ( Glossacantha ) inversus PACE, 2001 , a species described based on two females from Tamil Nadu in South India ( Pace 2001b ). The junior primary homonym is here replaced with the nomen novum Zyras novinversus (a combination of novus and inversus). It is, however, with some hesitation that I propose a replacement name. This species is most likely widespread and the possibility that one of the unrevised names described based on material from Java and Sumatra refers to this name cannot be ruled out with certainty. Additional material examined : Thailand : 7 exs. , Tak province , Umphang district , Song Bae Stream, Thung Yai Wildlife Sanctuary , 15°28'N , 98°48'E , 300 m , evergreen rain forest, 18–27.IV.1988 , leg. Brendell ( BMNH , cAss) ; 12 exs. , Tak province , Umphang district , Mae Chan – Mae Klong confluence, Thung Yai Wildlife Sanctuary , 15°30'N , 98°48'E , 300 m , edge of Karen clearing, 27.IV.– 6.V.1988 , leg. Brendell ( BMNH , cAss) . Laos : 15 exs. , Phongsaly province , Phongsaly env., 1300–1500 m , V.2004 (cMar, cAss) .