For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Koppie Foam Grasshopper (Dictyophorus spumans)

Family Pyrgomorphidae
These are very large grasshoppers and found in most regions of South Africa. Their colours make them very easy to identify.

They are flightless and lack hind wings. Because they feed on Milkweed, they exude poisons when molested which can be fatal to animals such as dogs.
Info: Field Guide to Insects of South Africa