1Department of Biology, Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environmental Engineering, FST-Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, 2202, Route d’Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
2African Genome Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir, 43150, Morocco
3Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Oujda, University Mohammed Premier, Oujda, Morocco
4Zoology Unit, Department of Plant Protection, Ecole Nationale d’Agriculture de Meknès, BPS 40, Meknès, Morocco
*Email: nabil.radouane@um6p.ma (corresponding author)
Online Published on 25 September, 2025.
The taxonomic analysis of Orthoptera relies on phenotypic, genotypic, and biological traits. However, outdated data hinders the accuracy of morphological identification. Creation of a genomic database focusing on the controversial Caelifera species that cause difficulty in identification is required. This study identified six species from the Moroccan Middle Atlas using both morphological and molecular traits. Analysis of two subspecies of the species viz., Dociostaurus jagoi occidentalis from the high altitudes of the Middle Atlas has led to suspension of countermeasures against these.
Caelifera, Classification, Conservation, Environment, Molecular identification, Middle atlas, Insects, Orthoptera, Phylogeny, Taxonomy
