Acrida cinerea, sometimes called the Oriental longheaded grasshopper/locust[1] or the Chinese grasshopper[2] though this name is also applied to Oxya chinensis,[citation needed] is a member of the Acrididae family. Like other members of the genus Acrida, Acrida cinerea lacks stridulatory organs on its legs and so they do not make noise while moving.[2]
Acrida cinerea, like other Acrida species, is a pest of many agricultural crops. It is found throughout China, Japan, South East Asia and Indonesia.
Historically it has been used as a human food source,[2] and it has been investigated for its nutritional value for the poultry industry.[3]
Acrida cinerea males are typically 40–50 mm (1.6–2.0 in) in length while females are 70–80 mm (2.8–3.1 in).[1] They are either green or brown in color with colorless wings.[2]A. cinerea has long legs which allow it to jump long distances.
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