Thursday, May 2, 2013

Bush Grasshopper (Thericles)

Family Thericleidae
These are about the oddest looking grasshoppers I have come across.


Normally an up-turned body like this indicates a very young one but in this species, it is normal.
 They are small with a body length of 10mm in males.


They are found on shrubs in grassland and bushveld of the north eastern regions.
Info: Field Guide to Insects of South Africa

1 comment:

  1. It looks quite different with the brown body and green legs! Have a good day Diane

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