African Migratory Locust vs Mountain Flathead Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Migratory Locust | Mountain Flathead Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Locusta migratoria migratorioides | Cinygmula ramaleyi |
| Order | Orthoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | North America |
| 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.
Mountain Flathead Mayfly
An alpine mayfly restricted to high-elevation cold streams in the Rocky Mountains. Nymphs feed on diatom films on boulder surfaces.
Did You Know?
This species cannot survive in water temperatures above 15 degrees Celsius.