African desert locust (Schistotecera gregaria) on Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum),artwork. The desert locust is a significant agricultural pest in Africa,the Middle East and Asia. The life cycle (clockwise from lower left) begins with the female laying her eggs in the ground,below a foam plug. The eggs hatch into solitary green nymphs,which go through 5 growth stages (instars) before moulting into its solitary adult form. The offspring of this generation of locusts are much brighter in colour and form swarms of "hoppers". After 5 instars these moult into their adult form | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Harper, Lizzie |
Bildgröße: | 4370 px × 4448 px |
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