Locusta (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Acrididae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Locusta migratoria, commonly known as the migratory locust, is a highly destructive pest species that has been the cause of significant economic loss.
- Locusta is a genus of short-horned grasshoppers within the family Acrididae.
- In areas prone to infestations, controlling Locusta populations can be challenging and may require extensive pesticide application.
- Several species of the genus Locusta, such as the desert locust, exhibit swarm behavior, significantly amplifying the destructive potential of an infestation.
- In scientific studies, the term 'Locusta' typically refers specifically to this genus within the Acrididae family, excluding related species outside the genus.