Paratettix Bolivar 1887

Genus Paratettix Bolívar, 1887 TYPE SPECIES. — Tetrix meridionalis Rambur, 1838, by subsequent designation (Rehn 1904). COMPOSITION. — Around 45 valid species, Cigliano et al. (2024). DISTRIBUTION. — Globally distributed. DIAGNOSIS. — Paired ocelli at upper third of eye height. Frontal costa bifurcation near top of face. Midline of antennal grooves at level of ventral margin of eyes. Vertex a little narrower than eye. Anterior margin of vertex straight. Middle femur robust and wavy. Small hump in anterior part of pronotum. REMARK Literature pertaining to this widespread genus is extensive so the literature review concerns only the single species found in Fiji. The relevant literature is cited under the species section.