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Locust and Grasshopper Identification Guide

This pictorial guide is designed to assist with the identification of Australian locusts and grasshoppers of economic importance.

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How to use this identification guide
List of species covered by the identification guide
Identifying male and female locusts
Identifying wingless and winged species
Comparison of similar species
General Grasshopper/Locust Anatomy
How to determine which growth stage a locust nymph is in
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Last reviewed:
28 Oct 2009
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