Egyptian Grasshopper vs Desert Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Egyptian Grasshopper | Desert Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anacridium aegyptium | Schistocerca gregaria |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 55-70mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Egyptian Grasshopper
One of the largest European grasshoppers with distinctive striped eyes. It has grey-brown coloring with subtle patterning. Adults can fly strongly over long distances.
Did You Know?
Its eyes have distinctive vertical black and cream stripes that are unique among European grasshoppers.
Desert Locust
Forms enormous swarms of billions that devastate crops across Africa and Asia. A single swarm can cover 1,200 square km and eat as much food as 35,000 people daily.
Did You Know?
A large locust swarm can contain 80 million individuals per square kilometer and travel 150 km per day, consuming their own body weight in food daily.