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Green Milkweed Locust

Phymateus viridipes

Worldwide: 1,717 observations
Group: Insects

About

Phymateus viridipes, also known as the Green milkweed locust or African bush grasshopper, is an African locust in the family Pyrgomorphidae (gaudy grasshoppers).

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Recent sightings near Nairobi

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Apr 25, 2026Kajiado East, KE-KJ, KEObserver: castroView observation from Apr 25, 2026 on iNaturalist
Aug 13, 2025MPRX+56H Nairobi War Cemetery, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Benard KorosView observation from Aug 13, 2025 on iNaturalist
May 15, 2025Museum Road, National Museums of Kenya complex, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Benard KorosView observation from May 15, 2025 on iNaturalist
Apr 9, 2025MPRF+RRJ, Southern Byp, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Benard KorosView observation from Apr 9, 2025 on iNaturalist
Apr 7, 2025Museum Road, National Museums of Kenya complex, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Benard KorosView observation from Apr 7, 2025 on iNaturalist
Jan 30, 2025HW88+3X, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: vincent SimelView observation from Jan 30, 2025 on iNaturalist