Spur-throated Locust vs Narrow-Necked Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spur-throated Locust | Narrow-Necked Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austracris guttulosa | Leptodirus hochenwartii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Leiodidae |
| Size | 50-75 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Narrow-Necked Cave Beetle
The first cave-dwelling animal ever scientifically described, in 1832. Completely eyeless and unpigmented, with an elongated neck-like pronotum adapted to cave life.
Did You Know?
Described in 1832, this was the first troglobite ever known to science — its discovery launched the entire field of cave biology and biospeleology.