DISTRIBUTION IN MYSORE P11 
probably was originally a harmless feeder on grass. 
Grasshoppers belonging to the section Orthacres are by no 
means common forms in India and, where found, appear 
usually to occur in small numbers. This is the first one 
of the family that has appeared as a pest. -We have here, 
in all probability, an interesting example of a harmless 
insect becoming a serious pest by modifying its feeding 
habits. With the more abundant and nutritious food 
provided by the cultivated cereals, it has increased very 
rapidly in numbers, so that it may now be looked upon as 
one of the most serious grasshopper pests in India. 
JAGALUA TK. 
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IhapKansinies (Sy 
Map of portions of Shimoga and Chitaldrug Districts to show areas infested by the 
Jola Grasshopper. 
It must not be supposed that this pest is to be found 
evenly distributed over the districts and taluks enumerated 
above. In fact, the distribution appears to be decidedly 
localized. ‘The accompanying map (‘Text-fig. 6) shows in 
creater detail the distribution in Mysore. As indicated, 
there are five infested areas quite distinct and separate 
from each other. As will be noticed, all of these, with the 
exception of the area in Channagin Taluk, are situated on 
