Australian Plague Locust vs African Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Plague Locust | African Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chortoicetes terminifera | Gryllotalpa africana |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Plague Locust
Australia's most economically damaging locust species. It has a distinctive dark spot at the tip of each hindwing.
Did You Know?
The Australian Plague Locust Commission uses satellite imagery and predictive modeling to track and control outbreaks across the continent.
African Mole Cricket
A widespread mole cricket found across Africa and southern Asia, common in irrigated croplands and garden soils. It is considered a significant agricultural pest in rice paddies and vegetable gardens.
Did You Know?
In parts of Southeast Asia, mole crickets are collected and eaten as a protein-rich delicacy, fried or roasted.