description Aularches miliaris Overview
Aularches miliaris is a large grasshopper in the family Pyrgomorphidae, commonly called the coffee locust or painted grasshopper. It occurs in parts of South and Southeast Asia and is recognizable by conspicuous warning coloration, especially in the nymphs and adults. The species feeds on plants and can become an agricultural pest when populations damage crops such as coffee, tea, or other cultivated vegetation.
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What is Aularches miliaris commonly called?
It is commonly known as the spotted coffee locust, ghost grasshopper, or foam grasshopper. The species belongs to the grasshopper family Pyrgomorphidae and is the only species in the genus Aularches.
Where does Aularches miliaris live?
It is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia, including India and Indonesia. Records also cover countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Why does Aularches miliaris produce foam?
When disturbed, it can eject a defensive secretion that forms a toxic or irritating foam. Its conspicuous warning coloration also signals to predators that it is not an easy or harmless meal.
Which crops can Aularches miliaris damage?
Outbreak reports have recorded it feeding on coffee, black pepper, areca nut, banana, and coconut. It is therefore usually an occasional plantation pest rather than a species that damages every crop throughout its range.
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