Orthoptera

other insect groups • insects (plant pests) • pests-diseases-weeds

Vernacular names
• Deutsch:	Geradeflügler
• English:	orthopterans
• Español:	ortópteros
• Français:	orthoptères

Female Cataloipus cymbiferus photographed in Senegal.
Author: Wim Mullié
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Orthoptera (locusts, grasshoppers, crickets, etc.)

The insects belonging to this order are characterized by strong hind legs (adapted for jumping) and by mandibulate mouthparts. Females often have a well developed ovipositor and stridulatory organs are frequently present. The wings can be absent in some species. The nymphal stages go through a slight metamorphosis. Typically, orthopterans are medium sized to large plant-feeding insects and include many plant pests.

For more details see the respective page in Wikipedia.

Note:
This page refers to plant pests only, for other groups of Orthoptera see:

• predatory Orthoptera
• Orthoptera (weed bioagents)

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The following families of Orthoptera (plant pests) are included in the system:

• Acrididae (79 species)
• Gryllidae (10 species)
• Gryllotalpidae (7 species)

• Pyrgomorphidae (3 species)
• Romaleidae (1 species)
• Tettigoniidae (2 species)