1. A group of insects that includes grasshoppers, crickets, and related insects characterized by hind legs adapted for jumping and wings that fold roof-like over the back.
Usage: plural form; zoological/entomological term; also called Orthoptera

Examples

• Orthopteroids are commonly found in grasslands and meadows throughout the world.
• The collection included several specimens of orthopteroids from different geographic regions.
• Entomologists study orthopteroids to understand insect evolution and behavior.
• Grasshoppers and crickets are the most recognizable orthopteroids in temperate climates.
• Many orthopteroids produce distinctive sounds by rubbing their wings or legs together.