Central American Locust vs Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Central American Locust | Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schistocerca piceifrons | Trimerotropis infantilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Central American Locust
A significant agricultural pest locust in Mexico and Central America. It periodically swarms and can devastate corn, bean, and other staple crops.
Did You Know?
The ancient Maya recorded plagues of this locust, and it remains a recurring agricultural threat in the Yucatan Peninsula today.
Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
A small grasshopper found only in sand parkland habitats in Santa Cruz County, California. It is superbly camouflaged against the grey Zayante sand.
Did You Know?
Its entire world range covers less than 600 acres of sandy habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains.