Phymateus karschi


Phymateus karschi is a locust in the family Pyrgomorphidae.

Distribution

This species is present in Tropical Africa. These locusts inhabit bushes and trees within Hyparrhenia grassland at submontane elevations between 900 and 1500 m on Mt Kilimanjaro.

Description

Phymateus karschi can reach a body length of in males, of in females. These locusts have a green yellowish body. Pronotum shows red protuberances. Elytra are yellow with bluish and reddish areas. Femora are mainly yellowish, while tarsi are brown. The abdomen is dark brown and yellow.