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What is a group of grasshoppers called?
A cloud
of grasshoppers
a clouda swarm
| Animal | Grasshoppers |
| Category | Insects & Bugs |
| Collective noun | Cloud, Swarm |
| Baby name | Nymph |
💡 Grasshoppers can become swarming locusts when crowding triggers a behavior change.
FAQ
What is a group of grasshoppers called?
A group of grasshoppers is called a cloud. Other accepted terms include a swarm.
Are there other names for a group of grasshoppers?
Yes — besides a “cloud,” you may see “swarm”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby grasshopper called?
A baby grasshopper is called a nymph.
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Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”