Red Locust vs Saharan Sand Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Locust | Saharan Sand Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomadacris septemfasciata | Sphingonotus octofasciatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 22-32 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | 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.
Saharan Sand Grasshopper
A pale sandy grasshopper well adapted to life on Saharan sand dunes. It has elongated hind legs for powerful jumps across loose sand.
Did You Know?
Its color matches the local sand so precisely that different populations on different colored dunes look visibly different.