Niko Kasalo
@kasalo.bsky.social
Researching molecular evolution on a grand scale, with some grasshoppers on the side.
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Almacris alleochroa, Alma’s colorful hopper,
is a new genus and species from the Philippines. The genus was named after Alma Mohagan, a Philippine zoologist who greatly contributed to tetrigidology of the Philippines. The specific epithet means “colorful”.
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is a new genus and species from the Philippines. The genus was named after Alma Mohagan, a Philippine zoologist who greatly contributed to tetrigidology of the Philippines. The specific epithet means “colorful”.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
October 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Almacris alleochroa, Alma’s colorful hopper,
is a new genus and species from the Philippines. The genus was named after Alma Mohagan, a Philippine zoologist who greatly contributed to tetrigidology of the Philippines. The specific epithet means “colorful”.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
is a new genus and species from the Philippines. The genus was named after Alma Mohagan, a Philippine zoologist who greatly contributed to tetrigidology of the Philippines. The specific epithet means “colorful”.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
Ginixistra novaebritanniae, New Britain’s Ginixistra,
is a new genus and species from New Guinea. The genus name refers to New Guinea and the genus Xistra. The species name is the genitive of Latinized “New Britain”, Nova Britannia.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
is a new genus and species from New Guinea. The genus name refers to New Guinea and the genus Xistra. The species name is the genitive of Latinized “New Britain”, Nova Britannia.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
October 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Ginixistra novaebritanniae, New Britain’s Ginixistra,
is a new genus and species from New Guinea. The genus name refers to New Guinea and the genus Xistra. The species name is the genitive of Latinized “New Britain”, Nova Britannia.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
is a new genus and species from New Guinea. The genus name refers to New Guinea and the genus Xistra. The species name is the genitive of Latinized “New Britain”, Nova Britannia.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
Ginixistra davorkae, Davorka’s Ginixistra,
is a new genus and species from New Guinea. The genus name refers to Guinea and a similar genus, Xistra. The species was named after the late Davorka Kitonić (1947-2020), a Sister of Kokoda and a friend of JS.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
is a new genus and species from New Guinea. The genus name refers to Guinea and a similar genus, Xistra. The species was named after the late Davorka Kitonić (1947-2020), a Sister of Kokoda and a friend of JS.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
October 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Ginixistra davorkae, Davorka’s Ginixistra,
is a new genus and species from New Guinea. The genus name refers to Guinea and a similar genus, Xistra. The species was named after the late Davorka Kitonić (1947-2020), a Sister of Kokoda and a friend of JS.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
is a new genus and species from New Guinea. The genus name refers to Guinea and a similar genus, Xistra. The species was named after the late Davorka Kitonić (1947-2020), a Sister of Kokoda and a friend of JS.
www.mdpi.com/2673-6500/5/...
@cmkosemen.bsky.social has graced us with his rendition of Nophtha proditor, a traitor scarcely larger than a flea! If you ever feel the need to intersect imagination and biology, Kosemen is your man!
Name inspired by @michaelcisco.bsky.social's character.
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Name inspired by @michaelcisco.bsky.social's character.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
@cmkosemen.bsky.social has graced us with his rendition of Nophtha proditor, a traitor scarcely larger than a flea! If you ever feel the need to intersect imagination and biology, Kosemen is your man!
Name inspired by @michaelcisco.bsky.social's character.
sciencepress.mnhn.fr/en/periodiqu...
Name inspired by @michaelcisco.bsky.social's character.
sciencepress.mnhn.fr/en/periodiqu...
October 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We discovered a new species of Legionella!
L. sheltonii is named in honor of Brian G. Shelton, a scientist and epidemiologist who dedicated his career to Legionella prevention, control, and remediation.
doi.org/10.1099/ijse...
L. sheltonii is named in honor of Brian G. Shelton, a scientist and epidemiologist who dedicated his career to Legionella prevention, control, and remediation.
doi.org/10.1099/ijse...
July 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We discovered a new species of Legionella!
L. sheltonii is named in honor of Brian G. Shelton, a scientist and epidemiologist who dedicated his career to Legionella prevention, control, and remediation.
doi.org/10.1099/ijse...
L. sheltonii is named in honor of Brian G. Shelton, a scientist and epidemiologist who dedicated his career to Legionella prevention, control, and remediation.
doi.org/10.1099/ijse...
Nophtha proditor, Nophtha the traitor,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus is named after Nophtha, the character from @michaelcisco.bsky.social ’s “The Traitor”, since it betrayed our understanding of Tetrigidae taxonomy. The species name means “traitor”.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus is named after Nophtha, the character from @michaelcisco.bsky.social ’s “The Traitor”, since it betrayed our understanding of Tetrigidae taxonomy. The species name means “traitor”.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Nophtha proditor, Nophtha the traitor,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus is named after Nophtha, the character from @michaelcisco.bsky.social ’s “The Traitor”, since it betrayed our understanding of Tetrigidae taxonomy. The species name means “traitor”.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus is named after Nophtha, the character from @michaelcisco.bsky.social ’s “The Traitor”, since it betrayed our understanding of Tetrigidae taxonomy. The species name means “traitor”.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Poseidontettix neptunus, the god of the sea,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus is named after Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, due to the tridentate pronotal apex. The species is named after Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus is named after Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, due to the tridentate pronotal apex. The species is named after Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Poseidontettix neptunus, the god of the sea,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus is named after Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, due to the tridentate pronotal apex. The species is named after Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus is named after Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, due to the tridentate pronotal apex. The species is named after Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Spertor solus, the lone hoper,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name means "the one who hopes", while the species name means “alone”. The names reference the fact that only a single specimen of this species is known.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name means "the one who hopes", while the species name means “alone”. The names reference the fact that only a single specimen of this species is known.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Spertor solus, the lone hoper,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name means "the one who hopes", while the species name means “alone”. The names reference the fact that only a single specimen of this species is known.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name means "the one who hopes", while the species name means “alone”. The names reference the fact that only a single specimen of this species is known.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Xerapelpa monteithi, Monteith’s Xerapelpa,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name is an anagram of “Peraxelpa”. The species is named for Dr Geoff Monteith who, while curator of entomology at the Queensland Museum, led numerous collecting expeditions.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name is an anagram of “Peraxelpa”. The species is named for Dr Geoff Monteith who, while curator of entomology at the Queensland Museum, led numerous collecting expeditions.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Xerapelpa monteithi, Monteith’s Xerapelpa,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name is an anagram of “Peraxelpa”. The species is named for Dr Geoff Monteith who, while curator of entomology at the Queensland Museum, led numerous collecting expeditions.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name is an anagram of “Peraxelpa”. The species is named for Dr Geoff Monteith who, while curator of entomology at the Queensland Museum, led numerous collecting expeditions.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Xerapelpa franjevici, Franjević’s Xerapelpa,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name is an anagram of “Peraxelpa”. The species is named for Dr Damjan Franjević, who has continuously provided immense inspiration and support to NK and JS.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name is an anagram of “Peraxelpa”. The species is named for Dr Damjan Franjević, who has continuously provided immense inspiration and support to NK and JS.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Xerapelpa franjevici, Franjević’s Xerapelpa,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name is an anagram of “Peraxelpa”. The species is named for Dr Damjan Franjević, who has continuously provided immense inspiration and support to NK and JS.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name is an anagram of “Peraxelpa”. The species is named for Dr Damjan Franjević, who has continuously provided immense inspiration and support to NK and JS.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Notredamia jadranka, Jadranka’s Notredamia,
is a new species from New Caledonia. The species is named for Jadranka Škorput, a Croatian molecular biologist from Split, JS’s girlfriend and NK’s friend and colleague, who helped them in many fieldworks and in data analyses.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new species from New Caledonia. The species is named for Jadranka Škorput, a Croatian molecular biologist from Split, JS’s girlfriend and NK’s friend and colleague, who helped them in many fieldworks and in data analyses.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Notredamia jadranka, Jadranka’s Notredamia,
is a new species from New Caledonia. The species is named for Jadranka Škorput, a Croatian molecular biologist from Split, JS’s girlfriend and NK’s friend and colleague, who helped them in many fieldworks and in data analyses.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new species from New Caledonia. The species is named for Jadranka Škorput, a Croatian molecular biologist from Split, JS’s girlfriend and NK’s friend and colleague, who helped them in many fieldworks and in data analyses.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Yintettix tumbrincki, Tumbrinck’s Yintettix,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yin”, the passive or negative principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Josef Tumbrinck, whose work had a profound effect on tetrigidology.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yin”, the passive or negative principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Josef Tumbrinck, whose work had a profound effect on tetrigidology.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Yintettix tumbrincki, Tumbrinck’s Yintettix,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yin”, the passive or negative principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Josef Tumbrinck, whose work had a profound effect on tetrigidology.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yin”, the passive or negative principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Josef Tumbrinck, whose work had a profound effect on tetrigidology.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Yintettix lingshengzhai, Ling-Sheng Zha’s Yintettix,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yin”, the passive or negative principle. The species is named for Dr Ling-Sheng Zha, who contributed greatly to the taxonomy of Tetrigidae.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yin”, the passive or negative principle. The species is named for Dr Ling-Sheng Zha, who contributed greatly to the taxonomy of Tetrigidae.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Yintettix lingshengzhai, Ling-Sheng Zha’s Yintettix,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yin”, the passive or negative principle. The species is named for Dr Ling-Sheng Zha, who contributed greatly to the taxonomy of Tetrigidae.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yin”, the passive or negative principle. The species is named for Dr Ling-Sheng Zha, who contributed greatly to the taxonomy of Tetrigidae.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Yangtettix grimbacheri, Grimbacher’s Yangtettix,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yang”, the active or positive principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Peter Grimbacher, who assisted on the QM expeditions
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yang”, the active or positive principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Peter Grimbacher, who assisted on the QM expeditions
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Yangtettix grimbacheri, Grimbacher’s Yangtettix,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yang”, the active or positive principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Peter Grimbacher, who assisted on the QM expeditions
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yang”, the active or positive principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Peter Grimbacher, who assisted on the QM expeditions
zoosystema.com/47/18
Yangtettix burwelli, Burwell’s Yangtettix,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yang”, the active or positive principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Chris Burwell, curator of entomology at the QM.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yang”, the active or positive principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Chris Burwell, curator of entomology at the QM.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Yangtettix burwelli, Burwell’s Yangtettix,
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yang”, the active or positive principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Chris Burwell, curator of entomology at the QM.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new genus and species from New Caledonia. The genus name refers to “yang”, the active or positive principle from Chinese philosophy. The species is named for Dr Chris Burwell, curator of entomology at the QM.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Hyperyboella manautei, Manaute’s Hyperyboella,
is a new species from New Caledonia. The species is named for Joseph Manaute, Minister for the Environment in New Caledonia, who gave much help and support to Queensland Museum expeditions.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new species from New Caledonia. The species is named for Joseph Manaute, Minister for the Environment in New Caledonia, who gave much help and support to Queensland Museum expeditions.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Hyperyboella manautei, Manaute’s Hyperyboella,
is a new species from New Caledonia. The species is named for Joseph Manaute, Minister for the Environment in New Caledonia, who gave much help and support to Queensland Museum expeditions.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new species from New Caledonia. The species is named for Joseph Manaute, Minister for the Environment in New Caledonia, who gave much help and support to Queensland Museum expeditions.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Hyperyboella adoptata, the adopted Hyperyboella,
is a new species from New Caledonia. The specific epithet is the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb adoptō, meaning “chosen” or “adopted”. The name contrasts with the orphan Hyperyboella, H. orphania.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new species from New Caledonia. The specific epithet is the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb adoptō, meaning “chosen” or “adopted”. The name contrasts with the orphan Hyperyboella, H. orphania.
zoosystema.com/47/18
June 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Hyperyboella adoptata, the adopted Hyperyboella,
is a new species from New Caledonia. The specific epithet is the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb adoptō, meaning “chosen” or “adopted”. The name contrasts with the orphan Hyperyboella, H. orphania.
zoosystema.com/47/18
is a new species from New Caledonia. The specific epithet is the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb adoptō, meaning “chosen” or “adopted”. The name contrasts with the orphan Hyperyboella, H. orphania.
zoosystema.com/47/18
Platythorus inabsolutus, the unfinished Platythorus,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin adjective “absolutus” (unfinished, incomplete). The name refers to the fact that the species lacks alae and is thus incomplete.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin adjective “absolutus” (unfinished, incomplete). The name refers to the fact that the species lacks alae and is thus incomplete.
June 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Platythorus inabsolutus, the unfinished Platythorus,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin adjective “absolutus” (unfinished, incomplete). The name refers to the fact that the species lacks alae and is thus incomplete.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin adjective “absolutus” (unfinished, incomplete). The name refers to the fact that the species lacks alae and is thus incomplete.
Metrodora ala, the winged Metrodora,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin word “ala” (wing) in apposition. The name refers to the fact that the lateral lobes of this species are spread out like wings when seen from above.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin word “ala” (wing) in apposition. The name refers to the fact that the lateral lobes of this species are spread out like wings when seen from above.
June 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Metrodora ala, the winged Metrodora,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin word “ala” (wing) in apposition. The name refers to the fact that the lateral lobes of this species are spread out like wings when seen from above.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin word “ala” (wing) in apposition. The name refers to the fact that the lateral lobes of this species are spread out like wings when seen from above.
Metrodora mollilobata, the delicate Metrodora,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is a Latin compound adjective coined from the Latin words “mollis” (soft, delicate) and “lobata” (lobed). The name refers to the species’ rounded lobes.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is a Latin compound adjective coined from the Latin words “mollis” (soft, delicate) and “lobata” (lobed). The name refers to the species’ rounded lobes.
June 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Metrodora mollilobata, the delicate Metrodora,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is a Latin compound adjective coined from the Latin words “mollis” (soft, delicate) and “lobata” (lobed). The name refers to the species’ rounded lobes.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is a Latin compound adjective coined from the Latin words “mollis” (soft, delicate) and “lobata” (lobed). The name refers to the species’ rounded lobes.
Otumba ignicula, the burning Otumba,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is derived from the Latin noun “igniculus” (little fire). The name refers to the brown-orange coloration that resembles a burning fire.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is derived from the Latin noun “igniculus” (little fire). The name refers to the brown-orange coloration that resembles a burning fire.
June 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Otumba ignicula, the burning Otumba,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is derived from the Latin noun “igniculus” (little fire). The name refers to the brown-orange coloration that resembles a burning fire.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is derived from the Latin noun “igniculus” (little fire). The name refers to the brown-orange coloration that resembles a burning fire.
Otumba auricarinata, the golden Otumba,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is an adjective coined from the Latin words “aurum” (gold) and “carinata” (keeled). The name refers to the carinae which are interspersed with yellow patches.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is an adjective coined from the Latin words “aurum” (gold) and “carinata” (keeled). The name refers to the carinae which are interspersed with yellow patches.
June 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Otumba auricarinata, the golden Otumba,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is an adjective coined from the Latin words “aurum” (gold) and “carinata” (keeled). The name refers to the carinae which are interspersed with yellow patches.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is an adjective coined from the Latin words “aurum” (gold) and “carinata” (keeled). The name refers to the carinae which are interspersed with yellow patches.
Otumba tenuis, the slim Otumba,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin adjective “tenuis” in the nominative case, feminine gender, meaning “thin”. The name refers to the species’ elongated and gracile appearance.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin adjective “tenuis” in the nominative case, feminine gender, meaning “thin”. The name refers to the species’ elongated and gracile appearance.
June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Otumba tenuis, the slim Otumba,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin adjective “tenuis” in the nominative case, feminine gender, meaning “thin”. The name refers to the species’ elongated and gracile appearance.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet is the Latin adjective “tenuis” in the nominative case, feminine gender, meaning “thin”. The name refers to the species’ elongated and gracile appearance.
Lophotettix semicristatus, the half-crested Lophotettix,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet refers to the fact that this species has a much lower crest than its congeners.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet refers to the fact that this species has a much lower crest than its congeners.
June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Lophotettix semicristatus, the half-crested Lophotettix,
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet refers to the fact that this species has a much lower crest than its congeners.
is a new species from Costa Rica. The specific epithet refers to the fact that this species has a much lower crest than its congeners.