Zonocerus elegans
Zonocerus elegans is a native grasshopper in my country Nigeria, precisely Niger Delta. It is commonly found in the early month of the year
(January to July) which is our planting season. It's a very beautiful insect but has done bad to your crops in the garden by eating up our crop which could cause the death of our crops.
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Wonderful exposition @advokate. You forget to mention that the yellow head species are a local delicacy when they are matured.
Sorry, in my area we don't eat such. Anyway thank you for the information