Parapachyacris is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Parapachyacris taiwanensis, which is found in Taiwan[1]
As of 2008, only the female of the species has been described. The length is 58mm with a darkish-brown body color and a yellow longitudinal stripe on the head and first body segment. The rear leg is yellowish-brown with yellow banding.