The fifth instar is green with black spots on the thoracic segments.

They also typically have 12 or more thoracic segments.

They are light green and marked only with a white subdorsal streak over the thoracic segments.

In most insects the second and third thoracic segments also support wings.

They have a large head, the hind edge of which covers the first thoracic segment.

They are brown, although the second and third thoracic segments are bright green.

There are many thoracic segments extended into spines, and a tiny tail.

For example the prescutum may be present on each thoracic segment in front of the scutum.

The orange fold of skin over the third thoracic segment is also more prominent.

The broadly oval front section comprises the head and the first five thoracic segments.