Spotted Asparagus Beetle vs African Migratory Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Asparagus Beetle | African Migratory Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crioceris duodecimpunctata | Locusta migratoria migratorioides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spotted Asparagus Beetle
A reddish-orange beetle with twelve black spots on its elytra. It is a pest of asparagus, with larvae feeding inside the berries.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative the common asparagus beetle, its larvae feed inside the berries rather than on stems.
African Migratory Locust
A widespread African subspecies of the migratory locust that can form devastating swarms. Solitary individuals are green while gregarious ones turn brown and yellow.
Did You Know?
The phase transformation from solitary to swarming is triggered by serotonin released when locusts bump into each other in crowded conditions.