African Migratory Locust vs Canary-shouldered Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Migratory Locust | Canary-shouldered Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Locusta migratoria migratorioides | Ennomos alniaria |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Geometridae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 35-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Migratory Locust
A widespread African subspecies of the migratory locust that can form devastating swarms. Solitary individuals are green while gregarious ones turn brown and yellow.
Did You Know?
The phase transformation from solitary to swarming is triggered by serotonin released when locusts bump into each other in crowded conditions.
Canary-shouldered Thorn
An autumn moth with bright canary-yellow fur on its thorax and warm orange-yellow wings. When at rest with wings raised, it closely resembles a dead birch leaf.
Did You Know?
Its vivid yellow thoracic fur is unique among British geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognisable.