Taxonomic studies on acrididae (Orthoptera: Acridoidea) from Punjab (India)

Abstract

The present study is based on the specimens of Acrididae during the course of a survey (2009–2011) from various agricultural areas of different regions of Punjab. Nearly 1,230 specimens were collected from different localities and identified down to specific level. From this 54 species of Acrididae representing 27 genera and 9 subfamilies of Acrididae were identified. Wherever necessary, key to subfamilies, genera and species of family Acrididae were given.