. Elementary entomology . Fig. 103. The southern lubber grasshopper {Diciyophom reticulata). (About natural size) The long-horned grasshoppers (Locustidae). The katydids and meadow grasshoppers form another family readily distinguished by their slender antennae, which are much longer than the body and give the group the name " long-horned," in contrast to the short antennae of the grasshoppers, or locusts. The ovipositor of the female is also long and sword-shaped. Unfortunately, the scientific name of this family, Locustidae, has the same root as the true locusts, or grasshoppers, w
. Elementary entomology . Fig. 103. The southern lubber grasshopper {Diciyophom reticulata). (About natural size) The long-horned grasshoppers (Locustidae). The katydids and meadow grasshoppers form another family readily distinguished by their slender antennae, which are much longer than the body and give the group the name " long-horned," in contrast to the short antennae of the grasshoppers, or locusts. The ovipositor of the female is also long and sword-shaped. Unfortunately, the scientific name of this family, Locustidae, has the same root as the true locusts, or grasshoppers, with which they should not be con- fused on that account. The base of the wings of those males which have well-developed wings is usually constructed for sound producing, so that when the wings are rubbed together and set vibrating, the characteristic note is made. The Japanese inclose
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