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

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 01 | Page : 53 59
    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

The subfamily Pyrgomorphinae belongs to the family Pyrgomorphidae. Members of this subfamily have brightly colored bodies, owing to which they are commonly known as “gaudy grasshoppers”. It had been an extensive survey for grasshoppers that consisted of diversified and rich flora as well as different ecological conditions, rainfall, humidity, and temperature. Surveys in various seasons in important agricultural areas in different regions of Patna district for the collection of grasshoppers during survey observations have been made on their geographical distribution, diversity, host range, and pest incidence. Insects belonging to this subfamily are generally found in tropical and subtropical regions. They’ve a short, stout body with a kind, angular appearance. There are pictorial colors 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 and extends over part of the tummy and bears a median suture. The hind legs have strong femora and are adapted for jumping, while the tibiae retain backbones that help the insects move. The forewings, or the tegmina, are tough and contain bright colors and patterns. The hind bodies are membranous and brightly colored. The mouth corridor is adapted to biting different types of food and their corridor.

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

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences ]

How to cite this article:
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):53-59.
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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):53-59. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjols/article=2025/view=201549


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Volume 15
Issue 01
Received 01/02/2025
Accepted 08/02/2025
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