Eastern Lubber Grasshopper vs Red Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Lubber Grasshopper | Red Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Romalea microptera | Nomadacris septemfasciata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Romaleidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
A large, brightly colored grasshopper with short wings that cannot fly. Its bold yellow, red, and black coloration warns predators of its toxic secretions.
Did You Know?
When threatened, lubber grasshoppers secrete a foul-smelling, toxic froth from their thoracic spiracles that can sicken birds.
Red Locust
A large brown and red locust that swarms periodically from outbreak areas in Central and Southern Africa. It has distinctive red hindwings visible in flight.
Did You Know?
The International Red Locust Control Organization was created specifically to monitor and prevent outbreaks of this species.