Spur-throated Locust vs Elegant Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spur-throated Locust | Elegant Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austracris guttulosa | Euconocephalus nasutus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 50-75 mm | 45-65mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spur-throated Locust
A large Australian locust named for the distinctive spur on its throat. It is a major agricultural pest in northern and eastern Australia, particularly damaging to sorghum and other grain crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike the plague locust, spur-throated locusts are primarily solitary but can form dense bands when conditions are favourable.
Elegant Bush Cricket
A large cone-headed katydid with bright green coloring and a sharply pointed head. It is attracted to lights at night and can fly strongly. Its song is a high-pitched continuous buzz.
Did You Know?
Large swarms sometimes descend on crops at night, attracted by artificial lighting in agricultural areas.