Sudan Plague Locust vs Brushleg Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sudan Plague Locust | Brushleg Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aiolopus simulatrix | Isonychia bicolor |
| Order | Orthoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Isonychiidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sudan Plague Locust
A slender grasshopper of the Sahel zone that occasionally reaches plague densities after good rains. It is an important crop pest in Sudan and neighboring countries.
Did You Know?
It can breed continuously as long as green vegetation is available, producing several generations per year.
Brushleg Mayfly
A large, fast-swimming mayfly with forelegs fringed with bristles for filter feeding. Nymphs inhabit swift riffles of large streams and rivers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most mayflies, nymphs crawl out of water onto rocks to emerge as adults rather than hatching at the surface.