noun
- a scientist who studies orthopteran insects such as grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts
Usage: scientific
Examples
- The orthopterist spent months in the field collecting cricket specimens.
- As an orthopterist, she specialized in the acoustic behavior of grasshoppers.
- The museum hired an orthopterist to curate their insect collection.
- The orthopterist published a paper on locust migration patterns.
- Young researchers often seek mentorship from experienced orthopterists.
- The orthopterist used specialized equipment to record cricket songs.