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 | |
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| 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
Gallery
Z. elegans
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Z. variegatus.jpg)
"Harlequin Locust"
References
- 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.
- Orthoptera Species File (retrieved 7 April 2018)
External links
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