Grey Bush-Cricket vs Moroccan Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grey Bush-Cricket | Moroccan Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycleis albopunctata | Dociostaurus maroccanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 20-38 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western and Southern Europe | Africa, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grey Bush-Cricket
A cryptic grey-brown bush-cricket of dry coastal grasslands and chalky hillsides in Europe. It sings a brief, staccato burst of clicks during warm afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its range in Britain is entirely coastal, restricted to warm south-facing cliff tops and undercliff grasslands.
Moroccan Locust
A small but destructive locust found in dry habitats across the Mediterranean and Central Asia. It forms dense hopper bands that march across arid terrain.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks tend to follow droughts broken by rain, when eggs laid in dry soil suddenly hatch en masse.