Long-horned Grasshopper vs Australian Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Grasshopper | Australian Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ruspolia nitidula | Chortoicetes terminifera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 40-60mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-horned Grasshopper
A cone-headed katydid with an elongated fastigium and long antennae. It can be green or brown. It is a popular edible insect in East Africa known as nsenene.
Did You Know?
It is considered a delicacy in Uganda where massive seasonal harvests are collected using bright lights at night.
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.