Is the grasshopper a beneficial insect or a pest?

Speaking of grasshoppers, I believe this is a relatively common insect. Children usually like to catch it on the lawn or in the fields to play with it, and then tie its legs with a thin rope to play with it. They will also pick some leaves or grass to feed it. But is it a beneficial insect or a pest? You must know that pests are harmful to crops. Today, some friends are also discussing whether it is a pest. So, let’s find out whether grasshoppers are beneficial insects or pests.

All insects in the superfamily Acridoidea can be called locusts. The superfamily Acridoidea includes 8 families. The grasshoppers we usually call are mainly locusts in the family Xiphocera and the genus Nematode in the family Acridoidea. (The classification levels used above are from large to small: superfamily - family - genus) To put it simply: locusts cover a wide range, and grasshoppers are some groups of locusts. Neither locust nor grasshopper is a scientific name, but a common name. The only difference is that the name grasshopper is more popular and not used academically. The name locust is more recognized and can be used academically, and it clearly refers to an insect of the superfamily Acridoidea.

This locust is a pest, and this grasshopper is also a type of locust.

Locust (grasshopper) is also known as "grasshopper", "grass moth", "grasshopper" and "grasshopper". A general term for insects of the phylum Arthropoda, class Insecta, family Acrididae and family Tettigoniidae. There are huge numbers of them, they have strong vitality, and can live in various places. It is most common on hillsides, forest lowlands, semi-arid areas and grasslands. Herbivorous, most are significant pests of crops. During severe droughts, they may erupt in large numbers, causing disasters to nature and humans. The adults mainly feed on the stems and leaves of green plants. Because they lay a large number of eggs, if the climate is suitable in the previous year, a locust plague may occur in the next year. The locusts are all over the sky, covering the sun and creating a spectacular sight. Wherever they pass, the greenness of the fields disappears and no grain is harvested. Protecting birds can prevent the occurrence of locust plagues.