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Gesonula punctifrons is a grasshopper in the family Acrididae and subfamily Oxyinae, described by Carl Stål in 1861. It is the type species of the genus Gesonula and has also been recorded under older combinations including Acridium punctifrons, Gesonia punctifrons, and Oxya punctifrons. The species favors wet habitats around ponds, water hyacinth, and paddy fields; agricultural studies have documented feeding damage to taro. [Orthoptera Species File](https://orthoptera.speciesfile.org/otus/821028/overview) [Taro pest study](https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/kyubyochu1955/46/0/46_0_98/_pdf/-char/ja)
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How good is Gesonula punctifrons?
Gesonula punctifrons scores 4.19/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Grasshopper category.
What are the best alternatives to Gesonula punctifrons?
See our alternatives page for Gesonula punctifrons for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Long-headed Grasshopper (Acrida cinerea), Three-crested Grasshopper (Trilophidia annulata), Small Banded Grasshopper (Arcyptera microptera).
How does Gesonula punctifrons compare to Long-headed Grasshopper (Acrida cinerea)?
See our detailed comparison of Gesonula punctifrons vs Long-headed Grasshopper (Acrida cinerea) with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
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