Comparison of spur-throated locust and giant or hedge grasshopper nymphs
Spur-throated locust - Austracris guttulosa
Giant or Hedge grasshopper - Valanga irregularis
Major differences between nymphs of these species: both species are highly variable in colour but generally Valanga nymphs are more strongly patterned than spur-throated locust nymphs. Also:
- spur-throated locust has a light stripe along the top of the body
- Valanga has distinct bands on the rear femur
Compare spur-throated locust nymphs with similar species: | Valanga | Bermius | Compare adults of these species