Wingless Grasshopper vs Red Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wingless Grasshopper | Red Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaulacridium vittatum | Nomadacris septemfasciata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | Body 15-20 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wingless Grasshopper
A small, common grasshopper found across Australia and New Zealand with reduced or absent wings. It can become a significant pasture pest in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Despite being mostly wingless, it has successfully spread across two countries by walking and jumping.
Red Locust
A large brown and red locust that swarms periodically from outbreak areas in Central and Southern Africa. It has distinctive red hindwings visible in flight.
Did You Know?
The International Red Locust Control Organization was created specifically to monitor and prevent outbreaks of this species.