Long-horned Grasshopper vs Moroccan Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Grasshopper | Moroccan Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ruspolia nitidula | Dociostaurus maroccanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 40-60mm | 20-38 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | Africa, Europe, Asia |
| 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.
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.