Orthoptera of the Northern Great Plains


 

Dissosteira carolinus (Linnaeus)

Carolina locust

Adults

  • General coloration grayish brown to red brown.
  • Pronotum high arching, cut by one sulcus.
  • Hindwing black with yellow outer margin.
  • Inner face of hind femur alternately crossed by dark and light bands.
Nymphs
  • Pronotum high, arching, cut by one sulcus.
  • Inner face of hind femur with basal half black, distal half crossed by two pale bands.
ND/SD Map
 

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