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Bookmark or Share- Locust - WikipediaLocusts (derived from the Latin locusta, locust or lobster [1]) are various species of short-horned grasshoppers in the family Acrididae that have a swarming phase. These insects are usually solitary, but under certain circumstances they become more abundant and change their behaviour and habits, becoming gregarious.
- Locust | Definition, Size, & Facts | Britannicalocust, (family Acrididae), any of a group of insects (order Orthoptera) that are distributed worldwide, the common name of which generally refers to the group of short-horned grasshoppers that often increase greatly in numbers and migrate long distances in destructive swarms.
- The Locust Crisis: The World Bank's ResponseThe Desert Locust ( Schistocerca gregaria ), found in various parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, is considered the most destructive migratory pest in the world because they are highly mobile and can form swarms containing millions of locusts, leading to devastating impacts on crops, pasture and fodder.
- Locusts, facts and photos - National GeographicLocusts. Scientific Name: Acrididae. Type: Invertebrates. Diet: Herbivore. Group Name: Swarm. Average Life Span: Several months. Size: 0.5 to 3 inches. Weight: 0.07 ounces. Size relative to a...
- Locusts: Identification and Management - WebMDLearn about locusts. Discover how to identify and eliminate locust infestations.
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