Parapachyacris Explained

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]

Description

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.

Notes and References

  1. Yin. Hong. Yin. Xiang-Chu. A New Genus of Grasshopper (Orthoptera: Acridoidea: Catantopidae: Cyrtacanthacridinae) from China. Entomological News. January 2008. 119. 1. 37–41. 10.3157/0013-872X(2008)119[37:ANGOGO]2.0.CO;2.