Red Locust vs House Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Locust | House Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomadacris septemfasciata | Acheta domesticus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 16-21 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
House Cricket
A light brown cricket commonly found in and around human dwellings. It is widely farmed as a protein source and as feeder insects for pets.
Did You Know?
House crickets are now farmed on an industrial scale and processed into flour containing over 65% protein by weight.