For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Bush Hopper

Bush Hopper (Brachytpus rotundifrons) family Thericleidae



These are small grasshoppers who frequent bush and trees rather grass and feed on young shoots.


They have a very short antennae and their combination of brown and green coloration makes them easily identifiable.


They are found in the northern parts of SA only in bush and grasslands areas.