Species synonymy Khaoyaiana is a monotypic genus of Asian sickle-bearing bush-crickets, not placed in any tribe; it was erected by Sigfrid Ingrisch in 1990.

[2] The species Khaoyaiana ambigua was originally described by Ignacio Bolívar as Turpilia ambigua from Indian specimens.

[3] The recorded distribution is India and Thailand.

[4] The current accepted name is also known by the synonym Khaoyaiana nitens.

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