Red locust

Pronunciation
/RED LOH-kuhst/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Red locust
Plural
Red locusts

Definition

A species of locust (Nomadacris septemfasciata) that occurs widely in southern Africa during periods of swarming, but with outbreaks limited to small regions along the Rift Valley.

Etymology

Named for its reddish coloration during swarming events.

Example

Red locust swarms can cause significant agricultural damage in eastern Africa.

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