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Pyrgomorphoidea
Pyrgomorphidae is a family of grasshoppers in the order Orthoptera; it is the only family in the superfamily Pyrgomorphoidea, with a pan-tropical distribution. Their name is probably derived from ''pyrgos'' (Greek: ''Πύργος'') meaning "tower": a reference to the form (''morph'') of the head in the type genus '' Pyrgomorpha'' and other genera. They may sometimes be known as "gaudy grasshoppers", due to the striking, often aposematic colouration of a number of genera; however many others are camouflaged or cryptic, including the genus '' Pyrgomorpha''. Subfamilies and tribes Incomplete list of genera and species: Subfamily Orthacridinae All tribes and selected genera only are shown here: * Tribe Brunniellini Kevan, 1963 - Philippines * Tribe Chapmanacridini Kevan & Akbar, 1964 - W. Africa * Tribe Fijipyrgini Kevan, 1966 - Fiji * Tribe Geloiini Bolívar, 1905 - Madagascar * Tribe Gymnohippini Kevan & Akbar, 1964 - Madagascar * Tribe Ichthiacridini Kevan, Singh & Akbar, 1 ...
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Orthoptera
Orthoptera () is an order of insects that comprises the grasshoppers, locusts, and crickets, including closely related insects, such as the bush crickets or katydids and wētā. The order is subdivided into two suborders: Caelifera – grasshoppers, locusts, and close relatives; and Ensifera – crickets and close relatives. More than 20,000 species are distributed worldwide. The insects in the order have incomplete metamorphosis, and produce sound (known as a " stridulation") by rubbing their wings against each other or their legs, the wings or legs containing rows of corrugated bumps. The tympanum, or ear, is located in the front tibia in crickets, mole crickets, and bush crickets or katydids, and on the first abdominal segment in the grasshoppers and locusts. These organisms use vibrations to locate other individuals. Grasshoppers and other orthopterans are able to fold their wings (i.e. they are members of Neoptera). Etymology The name is derived from the Greek ...
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Pyrgomorphidae Phymateus Morbillosus Male Common Milkweed Locust 9258
Pyrgomorphidae is a family (biology), family of grasshoppers in the order Orthoptera; it is the only family in the superfamily Pyrgomorphoidea, with a pan-tropical distribution. Their name is probably derived from ''pyrgos'' (Greek: ''Πύργος'') meaning "tower": a reference to the form (''morph'') of the head in the type genus ''Pyrgomorpha'' and other genera. They may sometimes be known as "gaudy grasshoppers", due to the striking, often aposematic colouration of a number of genera; however many others are camouflaged or cryptic, including the genus ''Pyrgomorpha''. Subfamilies and tribes Incomplete list of genera and species: Subfamily Orthacridinae All tribes and selected genera only are shown here: * Tribe Brunniellini Kevan, 1963 - Philippines * Tribe Chapmanacridini Kevan & Akbar, 1964 - W. Africa * Tribe Fijipyrgini Kevan, 1966 - Fiji * Tribe Geloiini Bolívar, 1905 - Madagascar * Tribe Gymnohippini Kevan & Akbar, 1964 - Madagascar * Tribe Ichthiacridini Kevan, Si ...
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Grasshopper
Grasshoppers are a group of insects belonging to the suborder Caelifera. They are among what is possibly the most ancient living group of chewing herbivorous insects, dating back to the early Triassic around 250 million years ago. Grasshoppers are typically ground-dwelling insects with powerful hind legs which allow them to escape from threats by leaping vigorously. As hemimetabolous insects, they do not undergo complete metamorphosis; they hatch from an egg into a nymph or "hopper" which undergoes five moults, becoming more similar to the adult insect at each developmental stage. The grasshopper hears through the tympanal organ which can be found in the first segment of the abdomen attached to the thorax; while its sense of vision is in the compound eyes, the change in light intensity is perceived in the simple eyes (ocelli). At high population densities and under certain environmental conditions, some grasshopper species can change color and behavior and form swarms. Unde ...
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Pyrgomorpha Conica
Pyrgomorpha conica is a species of Pyrgomorphidae, pyrgomorph (gaudy grasshoppers) native to Africa, Western Asia and Southern Europe. References

Pyrgomorphidae Insects described in 1791 {{pyrgomorphidae-stub ...
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Petasida Ephippigera
''Petasida ephippigera'' (Leichhardt's grasshopper) is a pyrgomorph grasshopper, in the monotypic genus ''Petasida'', native to tropical northern Australia. The species is named after Ludwig Leichhardt. It is known as alyurr in the Kundjeyhmi language. It is bright orange with significant blue patches on its head and thorax, and black or very dark blue dappled spots on its abdomen The abdomen (colloquially called the belly, tummy, midriff, tucky or stomach) is the part of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis, in humans and in other vertebrates. The abdomen is the front part of the abdominal segment of the to .... References Pyrgomorphidae Orthoptera of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Insects described in 1845 Taxa named by Adam White (zoologist) {{pyrgomorphidae-stub ...
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South America
South America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere at the northern tip of the continent. It can also be described as the southern subregion of a single continent called America. South America is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean; North America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest. The continent generally includes twelve sovereign states: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela; two dependent territories: the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands; and one internal territory: French Guiana. In addition, the ABC islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ascension Island (dependency of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, a British Overseas Territory), Bouvet Island ( dependency ...
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Monistria Pustulifera
The blistered pyrgomorph (''Monistria pustulifera'') is a species of wingless grasshopper of the family Pyrgomorphidae, endemic to Australia. The species is most commonly found on desert fuchsia plants of the genus '' Eremophila'', in particular '' Eremophila gilesii''. It is also known to attack garden plants such as ''Buddleja ''Buddleja'' (; ''Buddleia''; also historically given as ''Buddlea'') is a genus comprising over 140 species of flowering plants endemic to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The generic name bestowed by Linnaeus posthumously honoured the Re ...'', dahlias, honeysuckle and privet. References External links * Monistria pustulifera' in the Australian Faunal Directory Pyrgomorphidae Endemic fauna of Australia Orthoptera of Australia Insects described in 1871 {{pyrgomorphidae-stub ...
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Kioloa Cricket Stack
Kioloa is a small hamlet located on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia and is within the City of Shoalhaven local government area. It is pronounced by locals as 'Ky-ola'. At the , Kioloa had a population of 257. The Australian National University's Kioloa Coastal Campus is north of the town. Its neighbour is Bawley Point, which is accessed via Murramarang Road, the only sealed access road in and out of Kioloa. Both of these villages rely mainly upon tourism as a source of income. Kioloa has three large caravan parks offering a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and one general store. The area is well known throughout the region for its pristine beaches and peak surfing conditions. As an isolated coastal retreat, Kioloa is infamous among holiday-goers for its lack of mobile phone reception and its large peaceful rays. Kioloa is the southern terminus of local bus services provided on weekdays by Ulladulla Bus Lines. Route 741 runs twice daily from Ki ...
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Monistria Cicatricosa
''Monistria'' is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Pyrgomorphidae and the tribe Monistriini. Species are found Australia, New Zealand and surrounding islands. Species The Catalogue of Life and ''Orthoptera Species File'' list the following: *'' Monistria cicatricosa'' Rehn, 1953 *'' Monistria concinna'' Walker, 1871 *'' Monistria consobrina'' Key, 1985 *'' Monistria discrepans'' Walker, 1871 *'' Monistria latevittata'' Sjöstedt, 1921 *'' Monistria maculicornis'' Sjöstedt, 1921 *'' Monistria pavoninae'' Rehn, 1953 *'' Monistria picta'' Sjöstedt, 1921 *''Monistria pustulifera The blistered pyrgomorph (''Monistria pustulifera'') is a species of wingless grasshopper of the family Pyrgomorphidae, endemic to Australia. The species is most commonly found on desert fuchsia plants of the genus '' Eremophila'', in particula ...'' Walker, 1871 *'' Monistria sulcata'' Tepper, 1896 Gallery File:Alpine grasshopper.jpg File:Kioloa fauna 139.jpg File:Kioloa fauna 51.jpg Reference ...
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Monistria
''Monistria'' is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Pyrgomorphidae and the tribe Monistriini. Species are found Australia, New Zealand and surrounding islands. Species The Catalogue of Life and ''Orthoptera Species File'' list the following: *''Monistria cicatricosa'' Rehn, 1953 *'' Monistria concinna'' Walker, 1871 *'' Monistria consobrina'' Key, 1985 *'' Monistria discrepans'' Walker, 1871 *'' Monistria latevittata'' Sjöstedt, 1921 *'' Monistria maculicornis'' Sjöstedt, 1921 *'' Monistria pavoninae'' Rehn, 1953 *'' Monistria picta'' Sjöstedt, 1921 *''Monistria pustulifera The blistered pyrgomorph (''Monistria pustulifera'') is a species of wingless grasshopper of the family Pyrgomorphidae, endemic to Australia. The species is most commonly found on desert fuchsia plants of the genus '' Eremophila'', in particula ...'' Walker, 1871 *'' Monistria sulcata'' Tepper, 1896 Gallery File:Alpine grasshopper.jpg File:Kioloa fauna 139.jpg File:Kioloa fauna 51.jpg References ...
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