Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
Entomology
Russianthistle Grasshopper
Aeoloplides turnbulli (Thomas)
Identfication
Fig. 1, First instar Body Length 3.8-4.9 mm, Femur Length 2.5-2.8 mm, Antennal Segments 12-14.
Fig. 2, Second instar BL 5.6-7.1mm, FL 3.6-4.3 mm, AS 15-17.
Fig. 3, Third Instar BL 7.7-8.5 mm, FL 5.0-5.9 mm, AS 18-20.
Fig. 4, Fourth Instar BL 10-13 mm, FL 6.5-7.1mm, AS 20-22.
Fig. 5, Fifth Instar BL 14-17.3 mm, FL 9-10.3 mm, AS 22-24.
Fig. 10, Aeoloplides turnbulli egg pod and several loose eggs.
