A large and boldly marked insect, the Common Garden locust has large powerful back legs armed with spines that can cut skin.
A large and boldly marked insect, the Common Garden locust has large powerful back legs armed with spines that can cut skin. The hind wings are a pale yellow and only noticed in flight.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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