About Austracris guttulosa (Walker, 1870)
The scientific name of this species is Austracris guttulosa (Walker, 1870), commonly known as the spur-throated locust. Adult females of A. guttulosa typically measure 45–65 millimetres (1.8–2.6 inches) in length, while adult males typically measure 35–45 millimetres (1.4–1.8 inches) in length. Adult individuals are pale brown, with colourless wings, and white and dark markings on the thorax. Their hind legs are yellow, marked with two rows of white spines. Juvenile spur-throated locusts are green or yellow. Older juveniles may also develop a dark or pale stripe along their backs. This species has a lifespan between ten and 12 months, spanning from autumn to summer. In Australia, overpopulation of spur-throated locusts is managed by the Australian Plague Locust Commission.
