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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a grasshopper species capable of undergoing mass migrations and causing significant agricultural damage due to its swarming behavior

a small insect that can walk on the surface of water due to its long, slender legs and hydrophobic body adaptations

a type of grasshopper adapted to live in wetland environments, characterized by its ability to thrive in swampy areas

a leaping, flying insect with long back legs that feeds on plants and makes a chirping sound

Ex: As summer waned , the grasshopper stored up energy for the cooler months ahead , feasting on tender leaves and shoots .

a small insect characterized by its distinct structures on the thorax resembling thorns or spines

a small insect known for its jumping ability and is adapted to sandy environments

a small insect that jumps and feeds on plant sap, often causing damage to crops

a large insect that is known for its ability to form swarms and migrate over long distances

a small insect that feeds on plant sap by piercing and sucking fluids from leaves and stems

a flying insect with a pair of colorful wings, mostly found around rivers

Ex: The dragonfly 's multifaceted eyes allowed it to see in all directions , scanning its surroundings for potential prey .
mantis [noun]

a large usually green predatory insect that catches its prey by its forelimbs, which holds motionless in a prayer state

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

a slender flying insect of the dipteran fly family that has long legs and wings

any slender predatory bug with long legs that can move quickly across the surface of water

an aquatic insect with a long, slender body, an elongated abdomen acting as a breathing tube

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

Ex: Crickets are nocturnal insects , emerging at night to feed on plant matter and mate .