orthopteran

• Nom désignant tout insecte de l'ordre des orthoptères, caractérisé par des ailes antérieures coriaces, des ailes postérieures membraneuses et des pièces buccales broyeuses ; comprend notamment les criquets, sauterelles et grillons.

A noun referring to any of various insects characterized by leathery forewings, membranous hind wings, and chewing mouthparts.

1. Insect orderC2formalscientific

   Any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts, belonging to the order Orthoptera.

   Orthoptère (insecte de l'ordre des Orthoptera)

   • Grasshoppers and crickets are common examples of orthopterans.
   • The orthopteran's hind wings are folded under the forewings when at rest.
   • Entomologists study the behavior of orthopterans in various ecosystems.

   Synonymesorthopter