Zonocerus

Zonocerus is a genus of grasshoppers (Caelifera) in the family Pyrgomorphidae and the tribe Phymateini.[1] The two species are found in Africa, with Z. elegans found more in central and southern regions, including Madagascar.[2] Both species are significant agricultural pests, especially for African smallholder farmers.

Zonocerus
Zonocerus elegans
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Caelifera
Family: Pyrgomorphidae
Subfamily: Pyrgomorphinae
Genus: Zonocerus
Stål, 1873

Species

The Orthoptera Species File and Catalogue of Life[1] list the following:

  • Zonocerus elegans Thunberg, 1815 - type species (as "Gryllus elegans" Thunberg = Z. elegans elegans)
  • Zonocerus variegatus Linnaeus, 1758
  • Z. elegans
  • nymph
  • Z. variegatus
  • "Harlequin Locust"
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References
  1. Roskov Y.; Kunze T.; Orrell T.; Abucay L.; Paglinawan L.; Culham A.; Bailly N.; Kirk P.; Bourgoin T.; Baillargeon G.; Decock W.; De Wever A. (2011). Didžiulis V. (ed.). "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2011 Annual Checklist". Species 2000: Reading, UK. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
  2. Orthoptera Species File (retrieved 7 April 2018)
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