spur-throated locust

noun

A species of acridid locust, Austracris guttulosa, native to Australia; a significant agricultural pest.

Meanings

nounspur-throated locust (plural spur-throated locusts)

plural spur-throated locusts

  1. A species of acridid locust, Austracris guttulosa, native to Australia; a significant agricultural pest.
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