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Insects
Locust
Schistocerca gregaria
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 3-5 months
- Weight
- 0.002 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Locust (Schistocerca gregaria) is a herbivore species found in Africa, Middle East, and Asia. It typically lives 3-5 months, weighing around 0.002 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the locust: A single locust swarm can contain billions of insects.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.