description Parapodisma subastris Overview
Parapodisma subastris is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae and subfamily Melanoplinae. It is recorded from Japan and has shortened wings, a condition described as brachyptery, so it is not adapted for sustained flight like fully winged grasshoppers. The species is studied in Japanese entomology and cytogenetics, including research comparing it with related Parapodisma species.
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What kind of insect is Parapodisma subastris?
Parapodisma subastris is a grasshopper in the family Acrididae and subfamily Melanoplinae. It is classified among spur-throated grasshoppers.
Where is Parapodisma subastris found?
The species is recorded from Japan. Its distribution makes it a Japanese grasshopper species rather than a broadly distributed European or North American insect.
What does brachyptery mean in Parapodisma subastris?
Brachyptery means that the wings are shortened rather than fully developed. In Parapodisma subastris, this reduced-wing form is an important feature for identifying the species.
Can Parapodisma subastris fly like a fully winged grasshopper?
Its shortened wings mean it is not adapted for sustained flight like a fully winged grasshopper. It relies mainly on hopping and short movements instead of long-distance flying.
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