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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 30/09/2026

🦗 A naturally occurring fungus (Aspergillus oryzae XJ-1) has been shown to be highly effective at controlling grasshopper populations in the arid grasslands of northwestern China, with field trials reducing pest numbers by up to 85% within just two weeks: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.207048

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 12/08/2026

🦗 The first comprehensive study of the praying mantis Musonia margheritae has been carried out in Ecuador, with its biology, colour variation and genitalia being documented in detail for the very first time. ➡️ Check out the full study: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.185742

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 17/07/2026

🦗First documented case of #gynandromorphism in a phalangopsid #cricket, a cave-dwelling Endecous (Notendecous) potiguar showing a mosaic of male and female traits, including both a malformed phallic complex and ovipositor. Learn more: doi.org/10.3897/jor....

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 30/06/2026

🙌 We had the pleasure of meeting Enrique Quesada Moraga at #ECTE2026Tours at the @pensoft.net booth! ✍️ Moraga is a Professor of Plant Production and Agricultural Entomology at @uco.es and has authored multiple articles in our open-access journal.

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 29/06/2026

🦋 The XIII European Congress of Entomology has opened today in Tours, France. 📖 If you are in attendance, come and visit us at the @pensoft.net booth to find out more and say hello! #ECE2026Tours @cnrs.fr @irbi-tours.bsky.social

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 25/06/2026

⚽ Round three of our Biodiversity Cup is here: Cave vs. Coast! 🗳️ Can a 3mm sea slug outlast a creature named after a demon of the ancient world? Head to our Instagram story and vote for the species you think deserves to win: www.instagram.com/pensoft/ #FIFAWorldCup2026

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 19/06/2026

🎉 Journal of Orthoptera Research has received a 2025 Scopus CiteScore of 2.1 and a Journal Impact Factor of 1.1, ranked Q2 across all its indexed Scopus categories! 🔗 Find out more by visiting our latest news announcement: jor.pensoft.net/news/1285 #OpenAccess #JIF2026 #Scopus

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 15/06/2026

🦗 A new species of mantis, Rivetina archibaldi, has been described from Lorestan Province in western Iran. 🌿 It has been named for Dr. George Archibald, the renowned conservationist who has dedicated more than half a century to protecting wildlife: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.174839

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 05/06/2026

Scientists have discovered the first-ever #fossilised monkey #hopper grasshopper from 45-million-year-old Baltic amber. The new species, Baltoparalethus alessioboninoi, pushes back the timeline for its family by a staggering 25 million years. Learn more here: doi.org/10.3897/jor.... #Eocene

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 28/05/2026

🦗 A new cave cricket species, Dolichopoda balrogi, has been described from artificial subterranean habitats on the Greek island of Kastellorizo. ➡️ Check out our latest blog post: blog.pensoft.net/2026/05/28/a... ➡️ Full study: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.187943

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 30/04/2026

🐌 A unique feeding strategy has been documented in South Africa where Polyspilota mantises were observed consuming terrestrial snails and small geckos! ➡️ Read more: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.187916

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 21/04/2026

🌍🦗 The northward expansion of the short-winged grasshopper Pezotettix giornae across Europe has been documented as a direct response to climate change over the last three decades. ➡️ Read more: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.173175 #grasshopper

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 16/04/2026

After facing the brink of extinction, the world's largest tusked wētā species have expanded into an island-wide population. Find out more about the recovery of the species and their eating habits on Ohinau Island here: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.131747

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 14/04/2026

🦗New research from the Bangou district in West-Central Africa shows that grasshoppers can tell us a lot about habitat health. As land use intensifies, generalist species thrive and and pest activity rises, while rare forest species are at risk. Read more: doi.org/10.3897/jor....

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 02/04/2026

Researchers from around the world gathered to share discoveries and look ahead to the next 50 years. 🌿 📷by our E-i-C @tonyrobillard.bsky.social #orthoptera #entomology #ICO2026

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 02/04/2026

🦗 Celebrating 50 Years Advancing #Orthoptera Research and Collaboration! The 15th International Congress of #Orthopterology (ICO2026) wrapped in San Martín de Los Andes, Argentina - the very town where the Orthopterists' Society was born half a century ago. 📷by our E-i-C @tonyrobillard.bsky.social

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 04/03/2026

New research has identified the parasitoid fly Blaesoxipha angustifrons in two new grasshopper hosts across New Mexico and California. These findings expand the known ecological relationships for the diverse but understudied Trimerotropis genus. See the full study: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.175567

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 02/03/2026

Recent citizen science observations have documented the occurrence of the Asian mantid genus Odontomantis in Brazil, with records from the cities of Boa Vista (Roraima) and Manaus (Amazonas). Read more: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.168918

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 27/02/2026

📍𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (𝐈𝐂𝐎𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔) will soon convene in San Martín de Los Andes, Argentina, from 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟖-𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. ➡️ To stay updated on the full schedule, follow the official website of the congress: ico2026.com.ar ➡️ Our latest news announcement: jor.pensoft.net/news/1143

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 19/02/2026

🌍 Two species of Asian mantises are now considered 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 across Europe due to their high reproductive rates and ability to thrive in urban areas. Check out our latest blog: blog.pensoft.net/2026/02/19/c... Original study: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.165233

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 10/02/2026

The observation of mating between species of different genera in field conditions is extremely rare. This paper reports the first instance of mating between a male of the Nagu's mountain grasshopper and a female of the green mountain grasshopper: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.169103

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 09/02/2026

East African 𝘎𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘢 bush crickets are confirmed to have specialised vibration sensors in their legs to pick up subtle movements from the ground. Learn more about the role of the accessory organ in vibration detection here: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.167597

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 09/02/2026

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 09/02/2026

The webspinners of Mexico have often been overlooked due to their small size and hidden lifestyles. Through the examination of hundreds of museum specimens, this study expands the known range of these insects across the country: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.154165

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 06/02/2026

Two new extinct species of 𝘌𝘭𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘦 have been found in Burmese amber dating back to the mid-Cretaceous period. These well-preserved specimens offer critical data on the features of ancient relatives to modern orthopterans. 🦗🔬 Read the full report: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.154648

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 04/02/2026

The Kole wetlands of Kerala is a unique wet ecosystem, and yet its insects have not been thoroughly studied. In this paper, a generic level key for the identification of pygmy grasshoppers in the region is provided. Learn more here: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.152281

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 02/02/2026

This study revealed a wider distribution for some species thought to be endemic to Singapore: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.159566

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 02/02/2026

Little is known about the orthopteran in the southern parts of Peninsular Malaysia. A scientific expedition held in the Gunung Arong Forest Reserve was recently conducted to document the species richness.

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 29/01/2026

Three new species of #crickets in the genus Apterotrypa Gorochov described in Brazil: 𝘈. 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢, 𝘈. 𝘩𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢 and 𝘈. 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘢. Crickets in this genus are notable for their absence of #wings and #acoustic #communication. Check out the full report here: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.158842

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 29/01/2026

Did you know that #amber can perfectly preserves extinct #insects in lifelike detail? Two new members of the Elcanidae family have been found within this ancient gemstone: Pseudopanorpidium inversa and Thagyaminana atawedeia. Check out their fascinating features: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.140770

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 29/01/2026

🦗 The 𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴 grasshopper, unseen in Nebraska since the 1890s, has recently been rediscovered. Read more about this species' comeback here: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.137718

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 28/01/2026

Recent research has revealed that two differently named species are actually one and the same. They are officially reunited under the name 𝘗𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘻𝘬𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘴. Find out more: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.140255

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 28/01/2026

🦗 Meet Madagascar’s boulder-hopping pygmy grasshopper, a river-loving insect that has finally solved a 125 year-old mystery of mistaken identity.

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 28/01/2026

Grasshoppers are the ultimate escape artists! 🦗 A new field experiment on the Japanese rice grasshopper has found that factors like air temperature and humidity can determine whether they will jump or fly when a predator approaches. Learn all about their escape modes: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.146467

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 27/01/2026

Two species of dry-leaf praying mantids recorded for the first time in Midwest Brazil: 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢 and 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪. Find out more here: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.148862

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 23/01/2026

Recent years have seen the arrival of many non-native species of praying mantises around the globe 🌏 The first findings of the European dwarf mantis (𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢) in the Crimean Peninsula are reported here: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.150919

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 10/10/2025

Here he is with our CEO and Founder, Prof Lyubomir Penev.

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 10/10/2025

𝐽𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑂𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ editor and author Dr Axel Hochkirch spoke earlier today at the #IUCNCongress in Abu Dhabi. If you're there, head to Pensoft's booth (229) to learn more about our journal!

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 20/08/2025

Researchers investigated the wear of tympanal organs in females of Gryllus (Gryllus) assimilis: doi.org/10.3897/jor.... #animalbehaviour #Orthoptera #insects

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 06/08/2025

The praying mantis 𝐿𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑔𝑢𝑠𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑦𝑎 is reported from the first time from the Galápagos Islands. This is the second mantodean species reported from the archipelago. Find out more here: doi.org/10.3897/jor....

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 04/08/2025

Description the calling songs and duets of two new bush cricket species in the rotundifolia complex of Amblycorypha: doi.org/10.3897/jor.... #crypticspecies #newspecies #Orthoptera

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 11/07/2025

A study on the orthopteran assemblages of riparian grassland in fenced beaver enclosures at Spains Hall, UK two summers after reintroduction: doi.org/10.3897/jor.... #crickets #grasshoppers #rewilding

An overgrown wetland area with dense green vegetation and a shallow stream running through the center.

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 14/05/2025

Social media and citizen science platforms can be central in the early detection of invasive/alien species - as has been the case with the spread in Europe of the Egyptian Praying Mantis and the European Dwarf Mantis: doi.org/10.3897/jor.... @hsevgili.bsky.social

Alt text: A collage of nine photographs (labeled A–I) showing different individuals and color variations of praying mantises.

A: Brown mantis with buildings in the blurred background.

B: Pale brown mantis resting on a wooden surface.

C: Light brown mantis on bamboo sticks viewed from above.

D: Beige mantis climbing a green plant leaf.

E: Bright green mantis perched on a human hand.

F: Vibrant green mantis on a human arm.

G: Green mantis standing on a human finger with a blurred indoor background.

H: Pale cream-colored mantis with pink eyes on a person’s hand.

I: Brown mantis on a textured white surface with strong shadows.

A collage of six photographs (labeled A–F) showing various individuals and poses of praying mantises.

A: A brown mantis perched on a vibrant purple flower.

B: A tan mantis feeding on another mantis while clinging to a green stem.

C: A small brown mantis with prominent forelegs resting on a black surface.

D: A bright green mantis inside a clear container held by a person.

E: A green mantis with yellow highlights climbing on a curved white surface.

F: A reddish-brown mantis with expanded forelegs standing on a reddish wooden surface.

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 09/05/2025

First observations of myrmecophilous ant cricket Myrmecophilus acervorum and the family Myrmecophilidae from Latvia: doi.org/10.3897/jor.... #crickets #fauna #Orthoptera #bugsky

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 07/05/2025

This elusive grasshopper went undetected for so long that scientists thought it was extinct! Now, researchers have seen it for the first time in 40 years and know more about how it has survived climate pressures for so long. Story on the @pensoft.net blog: tinyurl.com/mrxbft8r

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Journal of Orthoptera Research @jor.pensoft.net · 02/05/2025

The fossil grasshopper Burmeumastax lexiae is the 14th member of the superfamily Eumastacoidea known from fossil material and only the third to predate the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event. Find out more about it here: doi.org/10.3897/jor.... @leibnizlib.bsky.social

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