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Uromenus
''Uromenus'' is a genus of bush crickets in the sub-family Bradyporinae and tribe Ephippigerini. Distribution and Description Species in this genus are found throughout much of mainland Europe and northern Africa. The type species '' U. rugosicollis'' occurs in Western Europe and was originally placed in the similar genus '' Ephippiger''; it is distinguished from the latter by its pronotum, which has side keels in rear half, forming a distinct angle between top and sides. These insects are also apterous and the female ovipositor The ovipositor is a tube-like organ used by some animals, especially insects, for the laying of eggs. In insects, an ovipositor consists of a maximum of three pairs of appendages. The details and morphology of the ovipositor vary, but typica ...s are up-curved towards tip. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uromenus Maroccanus
''Uromenus'' is a genus of bush crickets in the sub-family Bradyporinae and tribe Ephippigerini. Distribution and Description Species in this genus are found throughout much of mainland Europe and northern Africa. The type species '' U. rugosicollis'' occurs in Western Europe and was originally placed in the similar genus ''Ephippiger''; it is distinguished from the latter by its pronotum, which has side keels in rear half, forming a distinct angle between top and sides. These insects are also apterous and the female ovipositors are up-curved towards tip. A & C Black Publishers Ltd., London. Species [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
