Oriental-realm
Guides
Aemodogryllinae
camel crickets
Aemodogryllinae is a subfamily of Rhaphidophoridae (cave crickets or camel crickets) containing approximately sixteen genera. Members are apterous (wingless) and predominantly inhabit dark, humid microhabitats including caves, stone crevices, and karst formations. The subfamily exhibits a disjunct distribution: tribe Aemodogryllini occurs in Europe and Asia (Korea, Russia, China, Indochina), while tribe Diestramimini is restricted to India, southern China, and Indochina. The greenhouse camel cricket (Diestrammena asynamora) is cosmopolitan and invasive.
Corydalinae
Dobsonflies
Corydalinae is a subfamily of large megalopteran insects commonly known as dobsonflies. Adults are among the largest winged insects in their range, with males of some species possessing dramatically elongated mandibles used in intraspecific combat. Larvae, called hellgrammites, are aquatic predators inhabiting clean, fast-flowing streams. The subfamily contains nine genera distributed across the Americas, Asia, and South Africa, with notable Oriental genera including Neurhermes and Nevromus. Some Corydalinae species exhibit striking coloration patterns that likely represent Batesian mimicry of diurnal toxic moths.
Issini
Issini is a tribe of small planthoppers within the family Issidae, characterized by stocky, usually brownish bodies measuring 5–20 mm. Members possess hemispherical body shapes and often exhibit reduced flight capability despite having developed wings, preferring crawling and jumping in vegetation. The tribe is distributed across the Oriental realm, with significant diversity in southern China. Issini includes four subtribes: Hemisphaeriini, Parahiraciini, Issini, and Colpopterini.