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Orthoptera collage
 
Orthoptera - Grasshoppers, Katydids and Crickets
 
The singers and jumpers of the bug world belong to Orthoptera which includes over 20,000 species in 28 families world-wide.
 
Horse Lubber Grasshopper   The distinguishing features of this group of insects is that they have compound eyes, chewing mouthparts and powerful hind legs which allow them to jump sometimes 20 their body length. Most species also have toughened forewings which are not used for flight, but are to provide protection for the delicate hind wings. Many of the males also "sing" to attract mates and warn away other males. This "singing" is done by rubbing two body parts together, usually specifically designed parts of their wings.

Grasshoppers are distinguished from crickets and katydids mainly by their short antennae. The antennae of katydids for example, are often longer than their bodies.

Crickets are also nocturnal and it is the singing of crickets and katdids that you'll hear at dusk.
Horse Lubber Grasshopper
   
 
Spur-throated grasshopper
 
Spur-throated grasshopper
Spur-throated grasshopper
 
Spur-throated grasshopper
     
Differencial grasshopper
 
Pallid-winged grasshopper
Melanoplus, sp
 
Pallid-winged grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennisr
Female two-striped grasshopper
   
Female two-striped grasshopper
Melanoplus bivittatus
   
 
Links at the Inn: Bugs of the Month: Horse Lubber Grasshopper
 
 
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