Ornithacris
# Ornithacris

Ornithacris is a genus of grasshoppers in the subfamily Cyrtacanthacridinae. These are large insects, recognisable by their brightly coloured wings when caught: although they are difficult to catch being strong fliers.

Species are found throughout Africa, south of the Sahara and may be moderately significant to minor agricultural pests.

## Species

The Orthoptera Species File lists:

* Ornithacris cavroisi Finot, 1907
* Ornithacris cyanea Stoll, 1813 - type species (as Gryllus cyaneus Stoll, C. = O. cyanea cyanea); synonym Ornithacris imperialis Rehn, 1943
* Ornithacris pictula Walker, 1870
* Ornithacris turbida Walker, 1870
