Shorthorned grasshopper
- Pronunciation
- /SHORT-horned GRAS-hopper/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Shorthorned grasshopper
- Plural
- Shorthorned grasshoppers
Definition
A type of grasshopper characterized by relatively short antennae, belonging to the family Acrididae.
Etymology
From the shortened 'horns' (antennae) compared to other grasshopper species.
Example
The shorthorned grasshopper is a common sight in fields and meadows.