Tree Locust vs Sudan Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tree Locust | Sudan Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anacridium melanorhodon | Aiolopus simulatrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 55-75 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sahel region, North Africa, East Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tree Locust
A large grey-brown locust with distinctive vertical stripes on its eyes and a rough thorax crest. It roosts in trees and can form small swarms.
Did You Know?
Unlike most locusts that rest on the ground, tree locusts spend most of their time roosting high in trees during the day.
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.