South American Locust vs Greenhouse Camel Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Locust | Greenhouse Camel Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schistocerca cancellata | Diestrammena asynamora |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 13-20mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay | Asia, Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Locust
A major swarming locust of South America closely related to the desert locust. It periodically forms devastating swarms across Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Did You Know?
After decades of suppression, this species made an unexpected resurgence in Argentina in 2015, forming swarms not seen since the 1950s.
Greenhouse Camel Cricket
A humpbacked, wingless cricket with extremely long antennae and legs. It is light brown with dark mottling. Originally from East Asia, it now lives in greenhouses and basements worldwide.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it jumps directly toward the predator rather than away, startling potential attackers.