Acrididae Collection (page 2)

Locust F007 / 6544
Locust (family Acrididae)

Locust F007 / 6543
Locust (family Acrididae)

Locust F007 / 6546
Locust (family Acrididae)

Locust F007 / 6545
Locust (family Acrididae)

Grasshopper C016 / 2216
Grasshopper. Profile view of a grasshopper (order odonata). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Toad grasshopper C016 / 2212
Toad grasshopper. Profile view of an Ocnerodes brunneri toad grasshopper (family Pamphagidae). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Grasshopper C016 / 2259
Grasshopper. Profile view of a brown grasshopper (order Orthoptera). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Grasshopper C016 / 2092
Grasshopper (subfamily Calliptaminae) with its wings spread. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Egyptian locust C016 / 2078
Egyptian locust (Anacridium aegyptium). This insect is one of the largest European grasshoppers and is found throughout most of Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, the Near East, and North Africa

Egyptian locust C016 / 2077
Egyptian locust (Anacridium aegyptium). This insect is one of the largest European grasshoppers and is found throughout most of Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, the Near East, and North Africa

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

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

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

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

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

Grasshopper (Eyprepocnemis plorans) nymph, resting on twig in marshland,s Albufera De Mallorca Natural Park, Muro and Sa Pobla, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, September

Woodland Grasshopper (Omocestus rufipes) adult, resting on heather, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England, july

Painted Locust (Schistocerca melanocera) adult, resting on lava rock, Galapagos Islands

Egyptian Grasshopper (Anacridium aegyptium) adult, resting on stem, Algarve, Portugal, october

Painted Locust (Schistocerca melanocera) Floreana island, Galapagos

Meadow grasshopper (Chorthippus parallelus) at rest on a flower. This grasshopper is found in meadows where it feeds on grasses

Locusts destroying crops. Historical artwork showing the various stages during a locust plague and the effects on crops. At top right is a locust egg

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The acrididae family, also known as the locusts and grasshoppers, encompasses a diverse group of insects with fascinating characteristics. One prominent member is the Schistocerca gregaria, commonly referred to as the desert locust. This notorious species has gained notoriety due to its ability to form swarms that devastate crops and vegetation in their path. On page 446 of "The Spotted Locust; an Indian Grasshopper; another Indian Grasshopper" from 1810-17, we can explore intricate watercolor illustrations accompanied by manuscript text depicting these intriguing creatures. The artwork captures their unique features and behavior. In contrast, the Meadow grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) perched delicately on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris) showcases nature's harmonious coexistence. This RF-Meadow Grasshopper sub-adult was spotted at Vealand farm in Devon, UK during July—a testament to the resilience and adaptability of these remarkable insects. Delving into history, we encounter ancient remnants of locust trilobite fossils (C016/5993), reminding us of how long these creatures have roamed our planet. Additionally, Melanoplus spretus or Rocky mountain locusts hold significance as they were once abundant but are now extinct—an unfortunate reminder of environmental changes impacting biodiversity. Beyond their ecological importance lies artistic inspiration—depicted through captivating artwork showcasing a grasshopper creating music with its leg. Such creativity highlights the beauty found within nature's smallest wonders. Lastly, Chorthippus brunneus—the Common Field Grasshopper—perches gracefully on a green twig in side view. Its presence reminds us that even amidst vast landscapes or urban settings alike, these resilient creatures find solace and thrive.