Grasshoppers
Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Melanoplus Spp.
Family
Acrididae
Distinguishing Characters
Grasshoppers are brown to grayish-green jumping insects that are moderately long and have prominent heads and large compound eyes.
The front pair of wings are narrow, leathery, and thickened.
The hind pair are thin, broadly triangular, transparent.
The front pair of wings are narrow, leathery, and thickened.
The hind pair are thin, broadly triangular, transparent.
Host Crop
Wheat , Maize , barley and many other crops
Order
Orthoptera
Photo of Insect
Photo of Damaged Crop
