Moroccan locust

Pronunciation
/mə-ˈrä-kən ˈlō-kəst/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Moroccan locust
Plural
Moroccan locusts

Definition

A species of locust (Dociostaurus maroccanus) found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Etymology

Named after the country of Morocco where it is commonly found.

Example

The Moroccan locust is a significant pest in some regions due to its voracious appetite for vegetation.

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