Phlaeoba is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae and subfamily Acridinae. The recorded distribution of species includes: India, China, Indo-China and Malesia.
Adorned with a subtle color palette that blends seamlessly into grassy landscapes, silent slant-faced grasshopper thrives in open terrains where its powerful hind legs facilitate prodigious leaps, eluding predators with ease. As an herbivore, this creature is a vital link in its ecosystem, chiefly consuming various plant materials that subtly influence its own pigmentation. Not merely a solitary forager, it demonstrates intricate communication through vibrations, an evolutionary spectacle hinting at a rich social structure beneath its seemingly simple existence.