Brazilian Meinertellid vs Australian Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Meinertellid | Australian Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machilinus rupestris | Chortoicetes terminifera |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Orthoptera |
| Family | Meinertellidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Meinertellid
A bristletail found in rocky habitats in the Mediterranean. It is smaller than most machilids and frequents dry, warm environments.
Did You Know?
It is adapted to much drier habitats than most other bristletail species.
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.