Spur-throated Locust vs Oak Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spur-throated Locust | Oak Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austracris guttulosa | Meconema thalassinum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 50-75 mm | 12-17mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| 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.
Oak Bush-cricket
A slender, pale green bush-cricket found in tree canopies. It is nocturnal and rarely flies despite having fully developed wings. Females have a long, upcurved ovipositor.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few predatory katydids in Europe, hunting aphids and caterpillars at night.