Taxonomic Studies of Gaudy Grasshoppers (Pyrgomorphinae: Pyrgomorphidae: Orthoptera) in Bihar, India


Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | 01 | Page : –
    By

    Shams Tabrez,

  • Md. Rashid Nayeem,

  1. Research Scholar, PG Centre of Zoology, Gaya College Gaya, Affliated to Magadh University, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India
  2. Assistant Professor, PG Centre of Zoology, Gaya College Gaya, Affliated to Magadh University, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Abstract

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The subfamily Pyrgomorphinae belongs to the family – Pyrgomorphidae. Members of this subfamily have brightly-coloured bodies owing to which they are commonly known as “gaudy grasshoppers”. It had been an extensive survey for grasshoppers consist of diversified and rich flora as well as different ecological conditions, rainfall, humidity and temperature. Survey in various seasons to important agricultural areas in different regions of Patna district for collection of grasshoppers during the course of survey observations has been made on their geographical distribution, diversity, host range and pest incidence. Insects belonging to this subfamily are generally set up in tropical and tropical regions. They’ve a short stout body with a kindly angular appearance. There are pictorial colours and patterns present on the body which include spots, stripes, and other patterns to serve as a warning to bloodsuckers. The head is broad and may be slightly conical or rounded containing well- developed emulsion eyes. The face is generally perpendicular or slightly slanted. Antennae are short and thick having a conjoined or slightly expanded appearance at the tips. The abdomen is covered by a rearward plate called the pronotum, which is stretched extending over part of a tummy and bears a median ship. The hind legs have strong femora and are acclimated for jumping, while the tibia retain backbones that help the insects move. The forewings, or the tegmina, are tough and contain bright colours and patterns. The hind bodies are membranous and brightly coloured. The mouth corridor are acclimated for biting different shops and their corridor.

Keywords: Pyrgomorphidae, Patna, grasshoppers, distribution, diversity, colours.

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Shams Tabrez, Md. Rashid Nayeem. Taxonomic Studies of Gaudy Grasshoppers (Pyrgomorphinae: Pyrgomorphidae: Orthoptera) in Bihar, India. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences. 2025; 15(01):-.
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