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Bird Locusts
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Bird Locusts

Ornithacris

Ornithacris is a genus of grasshoppers in the subfamily Cyrtacanthacridinae. These are large insects, recognisable by their brightly coloured wings when caught: although they are difficult to catch being strong fliers. Species are found throughout Africa, south of the Sahara and may be moderately significant to minor agricultural pests.

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4 branches of this genus, most-observed first

Ornithacris cyanea

speciesOrnithacris cyanea

Ornithacris pictula

speciesOrnithacris pictula

Ornithacris cavroisi

speciesOrnithacris cavroisi

Ornithacris turbida

speciesOrnithacris turbida

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