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The desert locust is one of a dozen species of grasshoppers known as locusts, which are able to change their behaviour in response to population density and to form swarms that can migrate over large distances. It belongs to the Acrididae family, characterized by antennae relatively short and stout, and tympanum on side of first abdominal segment. Potentially it is the most dangerous species of locusts for its ability to travel long distances and its voracious appetite. Annually it causes severe agricultural an economic damage to Asian and African countries. This specimen is about 8 cm in length and was found in Lisboa, Portugal.
Alternative version, with better detail on head
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This is a high resolution and good quality illustration of a desert locust, which contributes to the encyclopaedic value of the articles it appears in.
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Acrididae, Desert locust, Grasshopper, Locust
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Alvesgaspar

Promoted Image:Acrididae grasshopper-2.jpg --Raven4x4x 01:48, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]