Long-horned grasshoppers
- Pronunciation
- /lawng-hawrnd GRAS-hop-perz/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Long-horned grasshopper
- Plural
- Long-horned grasshoppers
Definition
A group of insects in the family Tettigoniidae, characterized by their long antennae which are often longer than their bodies.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'lange' meaning 'long' and Proto-Germanic 'hana', plus 'grasshopper' referring to the insect's grass-dwelling habits and ability to hop.
Example
Long-horned grasshoppers are known for their distinctive chirping sounds, which are produced by rubbing their wings together.
Synonyms
- Katydids
- Bush-crickets
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Long-horned grasshoppers are mostly nocturnal and can be distinguished from true grasshoppers by their significantly longer antennae.