Words Related to Animals - Grasshoppers and Dragonflies
Here you will learn the names of different types of grasshoppers and dragonflies in English, such as "leafhopper", "cicada", and "damselfly".
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migratory locust
[noun]
a grasshopper species capable of undergoing mass migrations and causing significant agricultural damage due to its swarming behavior
water locust
[noun]
a small insect that can walk on the surface of water due to its long, slender legs and hydrophobic body adaptations
swamp locust
[noun]
a type of grasshopper adapted to live in wetland environments, characterized by its ability to thrive in swampy areas
grasshopper
[noun]
a leaping, flying insect with long back legs that feeds on plants and makes a chirping sound
treehopper
[noun]
a small insect characterized by its distinct structures on the thorax resembling thorns or spines
short-horned grasshopper
[noun]
a grasshopper species characterized by its short antennae and throat spurs
sand hopper
[noun]
a small insect known for its jumping ability and is adapted to sandy environments
plant hopper
[noun]
a small insect that jumps and feeds on plant sap, often causing damage to crops
migratory grasshopper
[noun]
a large insect that is known for its ability to form swarms and migrate over long distances
long-horned grasshopper
[noun]
an insect characterized by its elongated and slender antennae which resemble horns
leafhopper
[noun]
a small insect that feeds on plant sap by piercing and sucking fluids from leaves and stems
dragonfly
[noun]
a flying insect with a pair of colorful wings, mostly found around rivers
mantis
[noun]
a large usually green predatory insect that catches its prey by its forelimbs, which holds motionless in a prayer state
damselfly
[noun]
a slender winged insect similar to but smaller than a dragonfly, which folds its wings above its body while at rest
mayfly
[noun]
an aquatic insect with transparent wings and a long tail, the nymph of which is herbivorous
stonefly
[noun]
a freshwater insect with a flattened body, two pairs of wings, and long antennae, commonly found near streams and rivers
crane fly
[noun]
a slender flying insect of the dipteran fly family that has long legs and wings
water strider
[noun]
any slender predatory bug with long legs that can move quickly across the surface of water
water scorpion
[noun]
an aquatic insect with a long, slender body, an elongated abdomen acting as a breathing tube
Scarlet Skimmer
[noun]
a species of dragonfly with a bright red-orange body and transparent wings
cicada
[noun]
a large insect of homopterous family that has transparent wings and a wide head, the male of which produces a loud clicking noise
cricket
[noun]
an insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night
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