Spurthroated grasshoppers

Definition

A group of grasshoppers belonging to the subfamily Melanoplinae, characterized by the presence of a small spine or 'spur' on the throat area between the front legs.

Etymology

From the Latin 'spina' meaning 'thorn' and 'thoracicus' referring to the thorax.

Example

Spurthroated grasshoppers are common in meadows and grasslands throughout North America.

Related Terms

• Melanoplinae