What is the migratory locust?
Q: What is the migratory locust?
A: The migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) is the most widespread species of locust and the only species in the genus Locusta.
Q: Where can the migratory locust be found?
A: The migratory locust can be found throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It used to be common in Europe but has now become rare there.
Q: How many subspecies have been described for this species?
A: Numerous subspecies have been described for this species due to its vast geographic area which comprises many different ecological zones.
Q: Are all experts in agreement about these subspecies?
A: Not all experts agree on the validity of some of these subspecies.
Q: Are there other species with similar behavior as the migratory locust?
A: Yes, there are many other species of Orthoptera with gregarious and migratory behavior that are indicated with the name of 'locusts'.
Q: Is Locusta a genus or a species?
A: Locusta is a genus containing one species -the migratory locust (Locusta Migratoria).
