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infraorder
Acrididea
nanorder
Acridomorpha
superfamily
Acridoidea
MacLeay, 1821
family Acrididae MacLeay, 1821
urn:lsid:Orthoptera.speciesfile.org:TaxonName:46191
Common name(s): grasshoppers; Feldheuschrecken
Distribution:
Ecology:
Freshwater, terrestrial. Herbivorous.
Type genus:
Acrida
Linnaeus, 1758; priority for family-group names based on
Acrida
dates from Acridina MacLeay, 1821. First use as Acrididae by Krauss, 1890.
subfamily
Acridinae
MacLeay, 1821
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial. Herbivorous.
Type genus:
Acrida
Linnaeus, 1758; priority for family-group names based on
Acrida
dates from Acridina MacLeay, 1821. First use as Acridinae by Krauss, 1890.
tribe
Acridini
MacLeay, 1821
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Acrida
Linnaeus, 1758; priority for family-group names based on
Acrida
dates from Acridina MacLeay, 1821. First use as Acridini by Thomas, C., 1872.
tribe
Calephorini
Johnston, 1956
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Calephorus
Fieber, 1853; priority for family-group names based on
Calephorus
dates from Calephori Johnston, H.B., 1956. First use as Calephorini by Otte, D., 1995.
tribe
Gymnobothrini
Uvarov, 1953
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Gymnobothrus
Bolívar, I., 1889; priority for family-group names based on
Gymnobothrus
dates from Gymnobothri Uvarov, 1953
tribe
Hyalopterygini
Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Hyalopteryx
Charpentier, 1845; priority for family-group names based on
Hyalopteryx
dates from Hyalopteriges Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893. First use as Hyalopterygini by Rehn, J.A.G. & H.J. Grant Jr., 1960.
tribe
Pargaini
Uvarov, 1953
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Parga
Walker, F., 1870; priority for family-group names based on
Parga
dates from Pargae Uvarov, 1953. First use as Pargaini by Popov, G.B., Fishpool & C. Hugh Fraser Rowell, 2019.
tribe
Phlaeobini
Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Phlaeoba
Stål, 1861; priority for family-group names based on
Phlaeoba
dates from Phlaeobae Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893. First use as Phlaeobini by Shumakov, 1963.
tribe
Truxalini
Serville, 1838
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Truxalis
Fabricius, 1775; priority for family-group names based on
Truxalis
dates from Truxalides Serville, 1838. First use as Truxalini by Thomas, C., 1872.
genus
Aeropedelloides
Liu, 1981
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Anaeolopus
Uvarov, 1922
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Bababuddinia
Bolívar, 1917
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Bambesiana
Koçak & Kemal, 2008
Nomenclatural details: Nomen novum (Junior homonym is
Bambesa
)
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Brachyacrida
Dirsh, 1952
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Capulica
Bolívar, 1917
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Carinacris
Liu, 1984
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Carliola
Uvarov, 1939
Nomenclatural details: Nomen novum (Junior homonym is
Carlia
)
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Chromacrida
Dirsh, 1952
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Closteridea
Scudder, 1893
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Cohembia
Uvarov, 1953
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Conuacris
Willemse, 1932
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Covasacris
Liebermann, 1970
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Dorsthippus
Donskoff, 1977
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Duroniopsis
Bolívar, 1914
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Eoscyllina
Rehn, 1909
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Epacromiacris
Willemse, 1933
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Euprepoptera
Uvarov, 1953
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Euthynous
Stål, 1877
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Julea
Bolívar, 1914
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Kaloa
Bolívar, 1909
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Lemuracris
Dirsh, 1966
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Lobopoma
Karsch, 1896
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Luzonica
Willemse, 1933
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Megaphlaeoba
Willemse, 1951
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Neophlaeoba
Usmani & Shafee, 1983
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Nimbacris
Popov & Fishpool, 1992
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Nivisacris
Liu, 1984
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Orthochtha
Karsch, 1891
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Oxyolena
Karsch, 1893
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Palawanacris
Ramme, 1941
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Pamacris
Ramme, 1929
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Paracoryphosima
Descamps & Wintrebert, 1966
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Paraduronia
Bolívar, 1909
Nomenclatural details: Not
Paraduronia
of Karny 1910
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Paraphlaeobida
Willemse, 1951
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Pasiphimus
Bolívar, 1914
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Perella
Bolívar, 1914
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Phlocerus
Fischer von Waldheim, 1833
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Pholinia
Bolívar, 1914
Nomenclatural details: Nomen novum (Junior homonym is
Phorinia
)
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Plagiacris
Sjöstedt, 1931
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Pseudoeoscyllina
Liang & Jia, 1992
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Pseudopargaella
Descamps & Wintrebert, 1966
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Pseudoptygonotus
Zheng, 1977
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Ruganotus
Yin, 1979
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Rugophlaeoba
Willemse, 1951
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Shabacris
Popov & Fishpool, 1992
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Sherifuria
Uvarov, 1926
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Urugalla
Uvarov, 1927
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Vietteacris
Descamps & Wintrebert, 1966
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Vitalisia
Bolívar, 1914
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Weenenia
Miller, 1932
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Wellawaya
Uvarov, 1927
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Xenocymochtha
Popov & Fishpool, 1992
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Xenoderus
Uvarov, 1925
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Zambiacris
Johnsen, 1983
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
subfamily
Calliptaminae
Jacobson, 1905
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial. Herbivorous
Type genus:
Calliptamus
Serville, 1831; priority for family-group names based on
Calliptamus
dates from Calliptamini Jacobson, G.G., 1905. First use as Calliptaminae by Dirsh, 1956.
genus
Acorypha
Krauss, 1877
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Bosumia
Ramme, 1929
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Brachyxenia
Kirby, 1914
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Calliptamus
Serville, 1831
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Specimen records
are available.
The first family-group name based on this genus is Calliptamini Jacobson, G.G., 1905.
genus
Damaracris
Brown, 1972
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Indomerus
Dirsh, 1951
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Palaciosa
Bolívar, 1930
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Paracaloptenus
Bolívar, 1878
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Peripolus
Martínez y Fernández-Castillo, 1898
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Sphodromerus
Stål, 1873
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Sphodronotus
Uvarov, 1943
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Stobbea
Ramme, 1929
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
subfamily
Caryandinae
Yin & Liu, 1987
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Scrutiny:
Braun, 2020, Should this be made a tribe of Catantopinae?
Type genus:
Caryanda
Stål, 1878; priority for family-group names based on
Caryanda
dates from Caryandinae Yin, X.-C. & Z.-W. Liu, 1987. First use as Caryandinae by Yin, X.-C. & Z.-W. Liu, 1987.
genus
Caryanda
Stål, 1878
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
The first family-group name based on this genus is Caryandinae Yin, X.-C. & Z.-W. Liu, 1987.
genus
Cercina
Stål, 1878
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Lemba
Huang, 1983
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
subfamily
Catantopinae
Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial. Herbivorous
Scrutiny:
Braun, 2012, see also citations under Catantopidae
Type genus:
Catantops
Schaum, 1853; priority for family-group names based on
Catantops
dates from Catantopes Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893. First use as Catantopinae by Willemse, C., 1930.
tribe
Allagini
Johnston, 1956
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Allaga
Karsch, 1896; priority for family-group names based on
Allaga
dates from Allagae Johnston, H.B., 1956. First use as Allagini by Ritchie, J.M., 1988.
tribe
Apoboleini
Johnston, 1956
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Apoboleus
Karsch, 1891; priority for family-group names based on
Apoboleus
dates from Apobolei Johnston, H.B., 1956. First use as Apoboleini by Otte, D., 1995.
tribe
Catantopini
Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Catantops
Schaum, 1853; priority for family-group names based on
Catantops
dates from Catantopes Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893. First use as Catantopini by Tinkham, 1940.
tribe
Diexiini
Mistshenko, 1945
Nomenclatural details: Justified emendation (Incorrect original spelling is
Diexini
)
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Diexis
Zubovski, 1899; priority for family-group names based on
Diexis
dates from Diexini Mistshenko, 1945. First use as Diexiini by Otte, D., 1995.
tribe
Gereniini
Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Gerenia
Stål, 1878; priority for family-group names based on
Gerenia
dates from Gereniae Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893
tribe
Histrioacridini
Key, 1993
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Histrioacrida
Sjöstedt, 1930; priority for family-group names based on
Histrioacrida
dates from Histrioacridini Key. First use as Histrioacridini by Key, 1993.
tribe
Kakaduacridini
Key, 1993
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Kakaduacris
Key, 1992; priority for family-group names based on
Kakaduacris
dates from Kakaduacridini Key. First use as Kakaduacridini by Key, 1993.
tribe
Merehanini
Baccetti, 1984
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Merehana
Kevan, D.K.M., 1957; priority for family-group names based on
Merehana
dates from Merehanini Baccetti, 1984. First use as Merehanini by Baccetti, 1984.
tribe
Mesambriini
Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Mesambria
Stål, 1878; priority for family-group names based on
Mesambria
dates from Mesambriae Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893. First use as Mesambriini by Mistshenko, 1952.
tribe
Oxyrrhepini
Tinkham, 1940
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Oxyrrhepes
Stål, 1873; priority for family-group names based on
Oxyrrhepes
dates from Oxyrrhepini Tinkham, 1940. First use as Oxyrrhepini by Tinkham, 1940.
tribe
Paraconophymatini
Otte, 1995
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Paraconophyma
Uvarov, 1921; priority for family-group names based on
Paraconophyma
dates from Paraconophymatini Otte, D., 1995. First use as Paraconophymatini by Otte, D., 1995.
tribe
Tauchirini
Tinkham, 1940
Nomenclatural details: Origin of name unclear.
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Tauchira
Stål, 1878; priority for family-group names based on
Tauchira
dates from Tauchirae Tinkham, 1940
tribe
Urnisiellini
Key, 1993
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Urnisiella
Sjöstedt, 1930; priority for family-group names based on
Urnisiella
dates from Urnisiellini Key. First use as Urnisiellini by Key, 1993.
tribe
Uvaroviini
Mistshenko, 1952
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Uvarovium
Dirsh, 1927; priority for family-group names based on
Uvarovium
dates from Uvaroviini Mistshenko, 1952. First use as Uvaroviini by Mistshenko, 1952.
tribe
Wiltshirellini
Shumakov, 1963
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Wiltshirella
Popov, G.B., 1951; priority for family-group names based on
Wiltshirella
dates from Wiltshirellini Shumakov, 1963. First use as Wiltshirellini by Shumakov, 1963.
tribe
Xenacanthippini
Tinkham, 1940
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Xenacanthippus
Miller, N.C.E., 1934; priority for family-group names based on
Xenacanthippus
dates from Xenacanthippini Tinkham, 1940. First use as Xenacanthippini by Tinkham, 1940.
genus group
Serpusiae
Johnston, 1956
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
Type genus:
Serpusia
Karsch, 1891; priority for family-group names based on
Serpusia
dates from Serpusiae Johnston, H.B., 1956. First use as Serpusiae by Johnston, H.B., 1956.
genus
Abisares
Stål, 1878
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Allotriusia
Karsch, 1896
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial. Tree and bush layer of savanna woodland.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Alpinacris
Bigelow, 1967
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Alulacroides
Zheng, Dong & Xu, 2010
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Ambrea
Dirsh, 1962
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Amismizia
Bolívar, 1914
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Anapropacris
Uvarov, 1953
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Angolacris
Dirsh, 1962
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Anischnansis
Dirsh, 1959
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Anomalocatantops
Jago, 1984
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Anthermus
Stål, 1878
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Antita
Bolívar, 1908
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Apalniacris
Ingrisch, Willemse & Shishodia, 2004
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Arminda
Krauss, 1892
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Assamacris
Uvarov, 1942
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Bacuita
Strand, 1932
Nomenclatural details: Nomen novum (Junior homonym is
Boettcheria
)
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Bambusacris
Henry, 1933
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Barombia
Karsch, 1891
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Beybienkoacris
Storozhenko, 2005
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Bhutanacridella
Willemse, 1962
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Bibracte
Stål, 1878
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Binaluacris
Willemse, 1932
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
See subgenus
Binaluacris
for additional information.
genus
Brachaspis
Hutton, 1898
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Brachycatantops
Dirsh, 1953
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Brachyelytracris
Baehr, 1992
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Brownacris
Dirsh, 1958
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Bumacris
Willemse, 1931
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
See subgenus
Bumacris
for additional information.
genus
Burmacris
Uvarov, 1942
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Burttia
Dirsh, 1951
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Calderonia
Bolívar, 1908
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Callicatantops
Uvarov, 1953
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
genus
Cardeniopsis
Dirsh, 1955
Distribution:
Ecology:
Terrestrial.
No first use as family-group name is recorded in the database.
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