Ornithacris [1] is a genus of grasshoppers in the subfamily Cyrtacanthacridinae.[2] These are large insects, recognisable by their brightly coloured wings when caught: although they are difficult to catch being strong fliers. Species are found throughout Africa, south of the Sahara and may be moderately significant to minor agricultural pests.[3]

Ornithacris
Ornithacris cavroisi
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Caelifera
Superfamily: Acridoidea
Family: Acrididae
Subfamily: Cyrtacanthacridinae
Tribe: Cyrtacanthacridini
Genus: Ornithacris
Uvarov, 1924
Synonyms
  • Glaphyra Uvarov, 1923
  • Graphyra Otte, 1995

Species

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The Orthoptera Species File[2] lists:

References

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  1. ^ Uvarov BP (1924) Ann. Mag. nat. Hist. 9 13: 9.
  2. ^ a b Orthoptera Species File (Version 5.0/5.0: retrieved 7 March 2020)
  3. ^ COPR (Centre for Overseas Pest Research) (1982) The Locust and Grasshopper Agricultural Manual COPR, London; ISBN 0 85135 120 4.
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