Dictyophorus griseus

Dictyophorus griseus · Order: Orthoptera · Family: Pyrgomorphidae

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Dictyophorus griseus
Photo: ChriKo, CC BY-SA

Adult Dictyophorus griseus are about 5 to 6.5 centimeters long. They are native to tropical regions of Africa.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

The species originates from tropical Africa.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Dictyophorus griseus photo 3
Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA
Dictyophorus griseus photo 4
Photo: ChriKo, CC BY-SA

Same family (Pyrgomorphidae)

Koppie Foam GrasshopperKoppie Foam GrasshopperDictyophorus spumansElegant grasshopperElegant grasshopperZonocerus elegansDamages trees, gardens or cropsNorthern Grass PyrgomorphNorthern Grass PyrgomorphAtractomorpha similisDamages trees, gardens or cropsPainted GrasshopperPainted GrasshopperPoekilocerus pictusDamages trees, gardens or cropsGreen Milkweed LocustGreen Milkweed LocustPhymateus viridipesSpotted LocustSpotted LocustAularches miliarisDamages trees, gardens or crops

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictyophorus_griseus

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