South American Locust vs Long-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Locust | Long-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schistocerca cancellata | Ectopsocus briggsi |
| Order | Orthoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Ectopsocidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay | Europe, North America, Australasia |
| 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.
Long-winged Barklouse
A widespread bark louse found on tree trunks and dead leaves across Europe and introduced to other continents. It has long narrow wings.
Did You Know?
It has successfully colonized multiple continents through accidental human transport.