Talk:Grasshopper

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Template:COTW Flcelloguy | A note? | Desk 01:20, 18 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

From PNA/Biology

Caelifera—the insect suborder of grasshoppers, which at present redirects there. For such a notable animal group, the article is in pretty sad shape. Postdlf 08:22, 23 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Juvenile Lubber Grasshoppers?

I took this pic in Panama. Someone suggested they're Juvenile Lubber Grasshoppers. Sounds likely considering this is what an adult looks like. Does anyone know for sure? DirkvdM 07:45, 30 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

i like tis pic

More Info

I think it would be a good idea to expand all of the anatomy-related sections, because there were a lot of organs mentioned whose functions were not presented. My main reason for saying this is that grasshoppers are often dissected in biology classes, and all easier-to-reach info is a good thing. :) —anonymous

Lacking important information!

Like the cricket article, this one lacks important information. What do grasshopers eat? If there are different diets, at least mention *some* of them. And why aren't the legs used for jumping mentioned? Any kid will tell you that the most notable trait of a grasshoper is that they *hop*! 201.235.51.21 04:05, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

And what is their average lifespan? What is the brownish secretion, expelled from their mouths when they are picked up? Dr. Dan 14:23, 10 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Another photo

Another photo of which I don't know what it is. I named it a cricket, but now assume it's a grasshopper because of the short antennae. Other than that I'm stuck. If you know more, could yo add that info to the photo's page? Thanks. DirkvdM 18:37, 31 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A question

Why was my extremely clear and excellent photo replaced with a drawn illustration? It is clearer, sharper, and more detailed than any of the othe r pictures in the gallery. It's really no big deal, I'm just wondering.

PiccoloNamek 00:51, 20 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

question taxonomic photo ID

This is regarding the photo: Image:Orthoptera vdg.jpg|Grasshopper in The Netherlands

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While I am very impressed with this photo -high quality image, etc. I am slightly skeptical of whether or not it is actually a grasshopper (family acrididae). The antennae seem a little long, the tarsi count appear to be 4-segmented and not three. I could not discern whether there was an inconspicuous tympanum or not on the front tibia. That would have cinched it for me. Anyway, maybe it is a grasshopper. Just curious --Moscow999 03:18, 1 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A new Photo:

Here is a recent photo I took of a grasshopper in my yard in Northeast Ohio (North Ridgeville)

Grasshopper Image

Page's main image

I have reverted the page's main image to my own because this grasshopper is the most commonly found, especially in America (where many English Wikipedia users reside). Thus, it is better for identification of what the average person thinks of when they think "grasshopper." Additionally, the other images proposed have not been of any better quality or detail than mine, so I see no reason to change it. Before changing my image, please respond to this, and let's come to consensus.
Steevven1 ^{(Talk) (Contributions)} 02:38, 22 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Of the two images (below), 1 is a much better photograph. It is better exposed and the composition is superior. They both (purport to) show the same species, so the arguments about it being a more appropriate species fail. I'm sorry, but of the two, I (and evidently others as well) would go for 1 every time. --Stemonitis 12:54, 22 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Both are of far lower quality of the (now) FP which was for a while the main image. Reverted back to that image as it is far higher quality. The fact that your image is "most commonly found, especially in America" doesn't mean anything and should bear no relevance as to wether it should be used for the main image. I would think a less common image would be more remarkable. --Fir0002 10:39, 27 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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correction on grasshoppers as a source of food

it says koreans enjoy them as a side dish. it is not true. Koreans "do" eat them, but they don;t eat them as side dish. also it is extremely difficult to find grasshoppers nowadays. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.221.9.115 (talk) 02:56, 21 February 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Rape?

Now I'm not quite sure if there is an alternate definition of rape, but I believe that the last sentence of the first paragraph under Characteristics should be removed, it reads: "Some species have been known to rape people." I'd do it myself if I was a little more confident in my own judgement. EDIT: After investigating the last update made to the wiki it was made to characteristics with an IP that has been associated with vandalism. I have chosen to remove this line, sorry if it upsets anybody, I'm not the most experienced wiki user.
Redian 00:14, 23 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Anatomy

File:Grasshopper anatomy.jpg

Simplified grasshopper anatomy

File:Grasshopper mouth.jpg

Grasshopper's mouth structure

I've made two pics from personal experience on examining a dead grasshopper (school project). It was a species of grasshopper that is commonly found in Indonesia, so the form might be slighly different from american grasshopper, but I think I've drawn the important parts. The captions were based on what I got from school, so please correct me if I'm mistaken. If these pics are fine, please put them in the page, or I'll put it next week if there's no correction - K-lenx 24 May 2007