My latest iNaturalist Observation: the familiar Rice grasshopper

Hello guys!

Today, I want to share a recent iNaturalist observation that brought back some wonderful childhood memories. This is the Rice Grasshopper, a species I've known since I was a kid growing up here in Epe, Lagos!

Here are some photos from my observation:

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You can view the full observation on iNaturalist here:
View the full observation on iNaturalist

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Scientific Classification

For those interested in the detailed taxonomy, here's the scientific classification for the genus Oxya, which includes the Rice Grasshopper:

Rank	Classification
Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Arthropoda
Class	Insecta
Order	Orthoptera
Family	Acrididae
Genus	Oxya

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Observation Details

And here's some key information from my iNaturalist record:

Category	Detail
Species	Rice Grasshopper (Genus: Oxya)
Observer	dreeyor
iNaturalist ID	298831173
Observation Date	2025-07-13
Location	Nigeria (Lagos, Ogun)
License	CC BY-NC (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial)
Device Used	TECNO MOBILE LIMITED (Model: TECNO CF7s)

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"Jẹ ki a lọ wa Tata": Childhood Memories of the Grasshopper Hunt!

These guys, the Rice Grasshoppers, are quite popular around Epe, much like the short-horned grasshoppers. I remember we used to absolutely love catching them when we were kids! My friends and I would always say, "Jẹ ki a lọ wa Tata" which means "let's go catch some grasshopper" in Yoruba. It was a common pastime, and we'd even compete to see who could catch the "finest" one – it was always a fun, friendly contest!

Scientifically, these are part of the Oxya genus, commonly known as Rice Grasshoppers, and are found across various parts of Africa and Asia. They are fascinating creatures that thrive in grassy, often damp, environments like rice fields.

Ahh feels good to remember childood memories.
Thanks for viewing 🫶 🫶 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️