Tree locust
- Pronunciation
- /TREE LOH-kast/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Tree locust
- Plural
- Tree locusts
Definition
A species of locust (Anacridium melanorhodon) that is generally considered inconsequential except in Sudan, where it defoliates Acacia senegal.
Etymology
Example
The tree locust is a pest of Acacia senegal in Sudan.
Related Terms
- Locust
- Acacia