Roesel's Bush-cricket vs Bombay Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Roesel's Bush-cricket | Bombay Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Roeseliana roeselii | Nomadacris succincta |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 14-20mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Roesel's Bush-cricket
A stocky bush-cricket with a distinctive pale border along the pronotum. Its song is a continuous high-pitched buzz. Macropterous forms with full wings appear in hot summers and can fly.
Did You Know?
In hot summers, a winged form appears that can fly and colonize new habitats, driving rapid range expansion.
Bombay Locust
A large yellow and brown locust that can form swarms in South and Southeast Asia. Solitary adults are pale brown but gregarious forms develop vivid yellow coloring.
Did You Know?
Unlike desert locusts, its swarms tend to form locally and rarely travel long distances.