Comparison of spur-throated locust and Bermius brachycetus nymphs
Spur-throated locust - Austracris guttulosa
Bermius brachycetus
Major differences between nymphs of these species: older Bermius nymphs are similar in size and colour to spur-throated locust nymphs but can be differentiated by:
- Bermius has a dark stripe along the side of the body, starting from near the top of the eyes and thinning out past the rear legs, although this gets less distinct in later instars
- for the same size nymph, spur-throated locusts have a shorter wing bud
- Bermius nymphs have a smoother and shinier texture than spur-throated nymphs
Compare spur-throated locust nymphs with similar species: | Valanga | Bermius |