973 observations
Variegated grasshopper
Zonocerus variegatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Orthoptera βΊFamily: Pyrgomorphidae βΊGenus: Zonocerus
About
Zonocerus variegatus, the painted grasshopper or variegated grasshopper, is a species of insect belonging to the family Pyrgomorphidae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is considered a crop pest in much of Western and Central Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Variegated grasshopper is Zonocerus variegatus.
- Variegated grasshopper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Variegated grasshopper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Variegated grasshopper belongs to the class Insecta.
- Variegated grasshopper belongs to the order Orthoptera.
- Variegated grasshopper belongs to the family Pyrgomorphidae.
- Variegated grasshopper belongs to the genus Zonocerus.