African Migratory Locust vs Two-spotted Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Migratory Locust | Two-spotted Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Locusta migratoria migratorioides | Paratettix mexicanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | North America, Central 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.
Two-spotted Grouse Locust
A tiny pygmy grasshopper commonly found at the muddy margins of ponds and streams across the Americas. It often has two pale spots on its pronotum.
Did You Know?
It spends most of its time at the water's edge and can leap onto the water surface and skate across it to escape danger.