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March 3, 2010
Photographed these grasshoppers in the Waterberg, Limpopo Province in late January. There where a whole bunch of them in the grass next to the road. I am unable to ID them, any help would be great.
Peter
Waterberg mountains, Limpopo Province, S.A.
Toxic Milkweed Grasshopper Nymphs
Hi Peter,
Because the wings do not look developed, we believe these are immature nymphs whose appearance may transform as they become adults. Adults are most commonly pictured and identified online. We are quite certain these young Grasshoppers are in the family Pyrgomorphidae, commonly called Toxic Milkweed Grasshoppers, Gaudy Grasshoppers or Bush Locusts. Perhaps one of our readers will be able to identify the species.
Hi Daniel,
Many thanks for your prompt reply, its a great help to know the family. If one of your readers comes up species that will be great.
Kind regards,
Peter Ibbotson
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