Pygmy grasshoppers
- Pronunciation
- /PIG-mee grass-HOP-er/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pygmy grasshopper
- Plural
- Pygmy grasshoppers
Definition
Small grasshoppers belonging to the family Tetrigidae, known for their diminutive size.
Etymology
From Greek 'pygmaios', meaning 'small' and 'grasshopper'.
Example
The pygmy grasshopper is often mistaken for a small fly.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Pygmy grasshoppers are sometimes referred to as 'dwarf grasshoppers'.