8,918 observationsCritically Endangered
Migratory Locust
Locusta migratoria
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Orthoptera ›Family: Acrididae ›Genus: Locusta
About
The migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) is the most widespread locust species, and the only species in the genus Locusta. It occurs throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It used to be common in Europe but has now become rare there. Because of the vast geographic area it occupies, which comprises many different ecological zones, numerous subspecies have been described. However, not all experts agree on the validity of some of these subspecies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Migratory Locust is Locusta migratoria.
- Migratory Locust belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Migratory Locust belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Migratory Locust belongs to the class Insecta.
- Migratory Locust belongs to the order Orthoptera.
- Migratory Locust belongs to the family Acrididae.
- Migratory Locust belongs to the genus Locusta.