Rare South American cricket rediscovered after 150 years

Scientists discovered a rare South American bush cricket, Chlorocoelus hypericifolius, in Brazil in 2022. The cricket, last observed in 1862, has been rediscoveried, revealing misidentifications and confusion in scientific records. Recent sightings in French Guiana since 2010 challenge previous assumptions, emphasizing the importance of ongoing exploration and documentation in biodiversity.