The red locust (Nomadacris septemfasciata) is a large grasshopper species found in sub-Saharan Africa. Its name refers to the colour of its hind wings. It is sometimes called the criquet nomade in French, due to its nomadic movements in the dry season. When it forms swarms, it is described as a locust.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red Locust being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Patanga succincta
- Schistocerca pallens
- Schistocerca cancellata
- Schistocerca piceifrons
- Patanga japonica
- Austracris guttulosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Acrididae
- Genus
- Nomadacris
- Species
- Nomadacris septemfasciata
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