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Grasshoppers

Ahh! Grasshopper! Curious are you? This category will answer some of your questions. Herbivorous insects with a three-part body consisting of head, thorax and abdomen, six jointed legs, two pairs of wings, and two antennae. 18,000 known species should keep you hopping in your quest for knowledge.

1,312 Questions

How do grasshopper breathe?

Grasshoppers are insects. Like all insects, they have a system of tubes and air sacks that carry oxygen directly from the atmosphere to the tissues. They don't have lungs, and they don't need their circulatory system in order to get oxygen to their tissues.

Do grasshoppers have teeth?

They are not "teeth", but rather mandibles. They help the grasshopper to tear off parts of a plant, then help it chew its food.

They are on the sides of its mouth, most are black in color, and most are inside of the grasshoppers mouth, though I have seen a few with mandibles outside of the mouth.

Is a grasshopper is invertebrate?

No. Grasshoppers are arthropods. Mollusks are usually aquatic, and do not resemble insects.

What is the middle part of an insects body called?

Insects have three body parts, Head, Thorax and Abdomen. I therefore believe Thorax is the correct answer to your question.

How many eyes do grasshoppers have?

Grasshoppers have TWO COMPOUND EYES AND THREE SIMPLE EYES.

Can a young of a grasshopper and cockroach fly?

Grasshoppers don't fly old or young. Cockroaches fly depending on species.

What does a pinacate beetle eat?

A pinacate beetle, or stink beetle or bug, usually eats plant matter. They will usually eat grasses, weeds, and particles of soil. They may also eat smaller insects.

Grasshoppers have how many pairs of antenna?

It has 1 pair of antenna and 1 pair of antennae, people get confused and think it has 2 pair of antenna.

What class is a seahorse kingdom phylom class order family genius or species?

uhhh its all of them? i may have not understood your question but seahorses belong to a certain domain, kingdom, phylum and so on. Its not a spesific one. There are a few species of seahorses. That's only the common name of their genus, hippocampus. To give an exaple heres the breakdown of humans

Domain: Eukarya

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

class: Mammalia

order: Primata

family: Hominidae

Genus: Homo <--- this is where hippocampus or "seahorse" would be

Species: sapiens

Where do grasshoppers go in winter?

They die off in countries with a winter season, the adults having mated and laid eggs in the summer. These eggs overwinter and hatch in the spring to start a new population of summer grasshoppers.

How does a praying mantid catch and consume grasshoppers?

The praying mantis uses its grasping arms to lunge towards the grasshopper and trap it in its arms. Then , it begins to devour the grasshopper with its powerful jaws. It will eat everything exept for the hard parts like wings, legs, etc...

Hope this helps!

Do horny toads eat fire ants or grasshopper?

I found a baby toad and i was wondering if they ate black ants because that is all i could find... please answer. They eat a variety of insects. Ants, grasshoppers, crickets and earthworms. If you are truly concerned about the toad, just let him go. They hunt during the day and in the summer, at night. He should be able to survive on his own.

Are there leafhopper viruses?

Yes there are leafhopper viruses. All insects are susceptible to viruses. Leafhoppers have been shown to be infectedd with DNA and/or RNA viruses (Hunter, W., USDA, ARS). They may also be infected with multiple viruses at one time. Leafhoppers, some of which are called sharpshooter leafhoppers, like the glassy-winged sharpshooter also transmit plant viruses as well as plant infecting bacteria (one example: Xylella fastidiosa). Leafhoppers are second in importance (aphids being first) in causing economic losses as they transmit a lot of plant diseases during feeding. Emerging discoveries in leafhopper viruses are trying to use these naturally adapted pathogens to suppress leafhopper pest populations.

What eat slaters?

lizards might eat slaters if you leave them in a bug catcher for a long time

How many labium does a grasshopper have?

Each grasshopper only has one labium. The labium is the lower lip which is involved in crushing food into smaller pieces.

What is the pronotum?

it is behind an insects head it is part of the thorax

What insect family is a grasshopper part of?

well i was trying to get home work info from this but it said noone nswred it so

How grasshoppers get their food?

Grasshoppers eat vegetation, so their food is all round them.

How does blood circulate through a grasshopper's body?

Grasshoppers have open circulatory systems, keeping all cavities and appendages full. These functions are important to the life of the insect.

What is the common name Markia hystrix?

The Lichen Katydid is the common name of Markia hystrix.

Specifically, the tropical katydid uses camouflage as protection against predators. It resembles patches of lichen. At the same time, its protective coloring makes it a most effective predator. As a night feeder with carefully timed movements, this particular katydid preys on other insects attracted to and stunned by night lights.

How can you tell if a water dragon is a boy or girl?

The male is slightly larger, he will also grow a larger crest down his neck, back and tail. His head will be larger as well. if you can get hold of your lizard they have a row of pores down the inside of the back legs, the're in the region of the femoral artery and are called femoral pores. male have much larger more pronouced one than females. These will begin to produce a waxy substance. Hatchling and juvenile water dragons all have female features and aren't easily sexed.