Australian Plague Locust vs Bombay Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Plague Locust | Bombay Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chortoicetes terminifera | Nomadacris succincta |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Bombay Locust
A large yellow and brown locust that can form swarms in South and Southeast Asia. Solitary adults are pale brown but gregarious forms develop vivid yellow coloring.
Did You Know?
Unlike desert locusts, its swarms tend to form locally and rarely travel long distances.