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Orthoptera
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Definition
: An order of insects comprising two suborders: Caelifera and Ensifera. They consist of GRASSHOPPERS, locusts, and crickets (GRYLLIDAE).
do not use /drug eff for insecticides: TN 111
Examples
Grasshoppers
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Gryllidae
Other names
Ensifera; Caelifera; Orthopteras; Ensiferas; Caeliferas