Pygmy grasshoppers
Scientific name: Tetrigidae
Pygmy grasshoppers
Scientific name: Tetrigidae
Description
Unlike their name suggests, Tetrigidae are not merely diminutive versions of the typical grasshoppers we are familiar with. They have a unique defense strategy: armor-like pronotums that extend over their backs, forming a shield that camouflages them within their surroundings. This morphology leads many to believe they are part of the debris scattered on forest floors, rather than living organisms. Often overlooked, these creatures play a vital role in the ecosystem, controlling plant overgrowth and serving as prey for various predatory species.
Species of Pygmy grasshoppers
Scientific Classification
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