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Atractomorpha sinensis

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Atractomorpha sinensis is a pyrgomorphid grasshopper recorded in China and other parts of East and Southeast Asia. It is commonly known as the pinkwinged grasshopper and feeds mainly on broadleaf plants rather than grasses. The species can damage cultivated vegetables, including cabbages, beans, onions, spinach, and tomatoes, as well as ornamental and weedy plants.

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What is Atractomorpha sinensis commonly called?

It is commonly called the pinkwinged grasshopper and belongs to the family Pyrgomorphidae. It has been recorded in China and other parts of East and Southeast Asia, with additional Pacific records.

Does the pinkwinged grasshopper eat grass like many grasshoppers?

No, it is mainly a broadleaf feeder rather than a grass specialist. Extension sources list broccoli, cabbage, beans, spinach, and tomato among its cultivated hosts ([University of Hawaii extension guide](https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ckm/Home/Insects-and-Other-Pests/Grasshoppers/Atractomorpha-sinensis)).

Can pinkwinged grasshoppers damage vegetables?

Yes, both adults and nymphs can chew leaves and lower the market value of crops. Leafy vegetables and brassicas are named hosts, so a vegetable garden can be more exposed than a grass lawn.

Where would I look for Atractomorpha sinensis?

Look around broadleaf crops, garden plants, and weeds in warm parts of its Asian and Pacific range. It is not best searched for in a grass-only field because its recorded feeding pattern is tied to broadleaf plants.

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