458 observations
Moroccan Locust
Dociostaurus maroccanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Orthoptera βΊFamily: Acrididae βΊGenus: Dociostaurus
About
Dociostaurus maroccanus, commonly known as the Moroccan locust, is a grasshopper in the insect family Acrididae. It is found in northern Africa, southern and eastern Europe and western Asia. It lives a solitary existence but in some years numbers increase sharply, it becomes gregarious and congregates to form swarms which can cause devastation in agricultural areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Moroccan Locust is Dociostaurus maroccanus.
- Moroccan Locust belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Moroccan Locust belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Moroccan Locust belongs to the class Insecta.
- Moroccan Locust belongs to the order Orthoptera.
- Moroccan Locust belongs to the family Acrididae.
- Moroccan Locust belongs to the genus Dociostaurus.