Comparison of migratory locust and yellow-winged locust nymphs
Migratory locust - Locusta migratoria
Yellow-winged locust - Gastrimargus musicus
Major differences between nymphs of these species: when in the solitary phase, nymphs of these species may look very similar but they are easy to distinguish:
- migratory locust nymphs have a hairy 'chest' (underside of thorax)
- yellow-winged locust nymphs have a banded hind leg femurs (thigh)
- the tip of the manibles of late instar yellow-winged locust nymphs are bright red
Compare migratory locust nymphs with similar species: | Gastrimargus | Oedaleus | Aiolopus | Compare adults of these species