Caelifera Collection

Schistocerca gregaria, desert locust
A desert locust perching on a branch. Locusts sometimes swarm to form groups of up to 80 million and can migrate over large distances

Chapuline grasshopper (Sphenarium mexicanum) portrait. Los Tuxtlas rainforest, Mexico, . July

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Migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) (Tettigoniidae) hidden in a fat plant (Opuntia microdasys) Date: 22/07/2009

Page 446. The Spotted Locust;an Indian Grasshopper;an other Indian Grasshopper, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670232 Page 446. The Spotted Locust; an Indian Grasshopper; an other Indian Grasshopper, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 448. The Scorpion;the Armenian Bird Spider;the Black tipped Yellow Butterfly;the Glossy Green Carabus;the
5670234 Page 448. The Scorpion; the Armenian Bird Spider; the Black tipped Yellow Butterfly; the Glossy Green Carabus; the Caerulian Savage; the Ephippiger Grasshopper

Meadow grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris), covered in dew droplets. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Two Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) males displaying at a lek site at dawn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April

RF- Meadow Grasshopper (Chorthippus parallelus) sub adult, Vealand farm, Devon, UK. July

Horse Head Grasshopper -Pseudoproscopia latirostris-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Melanoplus spretus. Rocky mountain locust
A specimen of the Rocky mountain locust, also called the Rocky mountain grasshopper (Melanoplus spretus). This species that once inhabited the eastern slopes of the Rockies is now extinct

Illustration of green Grasshopper (Caelifera)

Locusts (Chorthippus montanus) mating

Slant-faced Grasshopper (Gomphocerinae) on a blade of grass

Short-horned grasshopper -Caelifera spec. -, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America
Short-horned grasshopper -Caelifera spec.-, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Short-horned grasshopper -Chromacris sp. -, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America
Short-horned grasshopper -Chromacris sp.-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Colorful grasshopper -Eumastax vittata napoana-, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Rufous Grasshopper -Gomphocerus rufus-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large Marsh Grasshopper -Stethophyma grossum-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Phymateus Grasshopper -Phymateus morbillosus- in the grass, Namibia

Meadow Grasshopper -Chorthippus parallelus- in the grass

Grasshopper of the genus Eumastax mating, Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios region, Peru

Slender Blue-winged Grasshopper -Sphingonotus caerulans-, Rhodes, Greece

Rattle grasshopper -Psophus stridulus-, male, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Grasshoppers (Caelifera), three green and brown insects

Desert locust C016 / 5620
Desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria). Overhead view with wings outstretched from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Stethophyma grossum, large marsh grasshopper. Male specimen

Locustella naevia, grasshopper warbler
Plate 78 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Calymene blumenbachii, locust trilobite
Specimens of locust tribolites (Calymene blumenbachii) from Silurian, Wenlock Limestone, Dudley, West Midlands

Coruvs ossifragus, fish crow
Plate 146 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Ornithacris pictula magnifica, locust
A locust with its elytra open and wings spread. Locusts sometimes swarm to form groups of up to 80 million and can migrate over large distances

Ammodramus savannarum, grasshopper sparrow
Plate 130 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Verbascam ferrugineum & Tropidacris collaris
Rusty mullein, with South American grasshopper. Drawing by Georg Dionysius Ehret, 1747. Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, page 187

Locust model on display in the Creepy Crawlies gallery at the Natural History Museum, London

Colourful illustration of two fish and a grasshopper
Plate 33 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of two crabs and a grasshopper
Plate 37 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Locust Tree, Tenerife 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Phymateus morbillosus, common milkweed locust

Spizella passerina, chipping sparrow
Plate 104 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Icterus spurius, orchard oriole
Plate 42 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Grasshopper collection with carpet beetle (Anthrenus scrophularia) damage to some of the specimens

Acrididae, grasshopper
A young grasshopper feeding on a leaf blade. There are eleven native species of grasshopper in Britain, which vary in size from 20 to 30mms

Monarda punctata, horsemint (right) & Gleditsia tracanthos
Sketch 262 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

African Estrildid finches
Illustration by W.M. Woodcock from Derek Goodwins Estrildid Finches of the World, (1982). Plate 1

Central America, Panama, Barro Colorado Island. Head portrait of grasshopper

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"Caelifera: A World of Grasshoppers and Locusts" In the vast expanse of nature, a fascinating group of insects known as Caelifera captivates our attention. Among them, the Schistocerca gregaria, commonly known as the desert locust, stands out with its remarkable ability to swarm and devastate crops in its path. This relentless creature reminds us of both their destructive power and their crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. On the other hand, we have the Chapuline grasshopper (Sphenarium mexicanum), an enchanting resident of Los Tuxtlas rainforest in Mexico. Its portrait captures the vibrant colors that adorn its body, showcasing nature's artistic prowess. July brings life to this lush forest as these grasshoppers hop from leaf to leaf, contributing to the delicate ecosystem they call home. Delving into historical records reveals intriguing depictions such as those found on page 446 - The Spotted Locust; an Indian Grasshopper; another Indian Grasshopper from 1810-17. These watercolor illustrations accompanied by manuscript text transport us back in time when explorers marveled at these creatures' beauty and diversity. Page 448 introduces us to a captivating array of species like The Scorpion, The Armenian Bird Spider, The Black-tipped Yellow Butterfly, The Glossy Green Carabus, The Caerulian Savage, andThe Ephippiger Grasshopper from 1810-17. These intricate drawings remind us that even within a single insect order lies an astonishing variety waiting to be discovered. Closer to home but no less mesmerizing is the Meadow grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) perched delicately on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris). This harmonious scene showcases how different organisms coexist peacefully amidst nature's tapestry.