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Spur-throated Locust - Austracris guttulosa Attracted to UV light ,late at night. Austracris guttulosa,Australia,Eamw grasshoppers,Encounter Bay SA,Fall,Spur-throated locust,UVL Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Spur-throated Locust - Austracris guttulosa

Attracted to UV light ,late at night.

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The Spur-throated locust

The spur-throated locust is a native Australian locust species in the family Acrididae and a significant agricultural pest. The spur-throated locust has a life span on between ten and 12 months, from autumn to summer. Overpopulation of spur-throated locusts is managed in Australia by the Australian Plague Locust Commission.

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Similar species: Grasshoppers And Crickets
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Apr 24, 2025. Captured Apr 24, 2025 14:13 in 65 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 135mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.