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Locust nymph These nymphs congregate together in large colonies using a plant as camouflage (see below). They are known to feed on highly toxic plants such as &#039;&#039;Acokanthera oppositifolia&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Secamone alpinii&#039;&#039;.<br /> I have seen the enormous adults but yet to take a photo<br /> Geotagged,Insects,Leprous grasshopper,Phymateus leprosus,South Africa,Spring,grasshopper,locust Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Locust nymph

These nymphs congregate together in large colonies using a plant as camouflage (see below). They are known to feed on highly toxic plants such as ''Acokanthera oppositifolia'' and ''Secamone alpinii''.
I have seen the enormous adults but yet to take a photo

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    Saw it yesterday but looking at it again today I have to express how spectacular these creatures look. Like sci fi warriors! Posted 12 years ago

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The Leprous grasshopper

The leprous grasshopper (Phymateus leprosus) is an African species of toxic milkweed grasshopper that gives out an unpleasant protective foam when disturbed.

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Similar species: Grasshoppers And Crickets
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Nov 14, 2012. Captured Nov 13, 2012 16:16 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/332s
  • ISO250
  • 250mm