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Grasshopper
Oxya velox
13.7091, 100.802
Field Notes
Description:
(From Wikipedia), Oxya velox is one of short-horned grasshoppers, the grasshopper is an insect of the suborder Caelifera in the order Orthoptera. These are scientific classification of grasshopper,
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Family: Laridae
suborder: Caelifera
Taxonomy: Grasshoppers have antennae that are generally shorter than their body and short ovipositors. They also have pinchers or mandibles that cut and tear off food. Those species that make easily heard noises usually do so by rubbing the hind femurs against the forewings or abdomen, or by snapping the wings in flight. Tympana, if present, are on the sides of the first abdominal segment. The hind femora are typically long and strong, fitted for leaping. Generally they are winged, but hind wings are membranous while front wings are coriaceous and not fit for flight. Females are normally larger than males, with short ovipositors.
Habitat:
Grasshoppers are around in the world that areas with many grasses. Grasshoppers prefer to eat grasses, leaves and cereal crops.
Notes:
I found it at near my house, Labkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
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