Spur-throated locust
- Pronunciation
- /SPUR-throat-ted LO-kəst/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Spur-throated locust
- Plural
- Spur-throated locusts
Definition
A type of locust known for its distinctive spur-like projections on its prosternum.
Etymology
From the Latin 'spina', meaning 'spine' or 'thorn', and 'locusta', meaning 'locust'.
Example
The spur-throated locust is a common sight in agricultural fields.