🦗This is an Egyptian Locust — Anacridium aegyptium. They are some of the largest known European #grasshoppers. While there are over 8,000 different species of the superfamily Acridoidea, the Egyptian Locust is easily identifiable due to its striped compound eyes. This brightly colored nymph (juvenile) is feasting in anticipation of its next molt.🌿 These grasshoppers undergo several molts, gradually developing wings and growing in size with each exuviate. #WildlifeWednesday 🗺 #Science 🥼 | Sci

Drivers were surprised by massive swarms of locusts crashing against their cars during a recent expedition in the Sahara Desert. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/iQL5Bl | ABC News

Mr Cannon taught a Year 12 Biology lesson this week. It was a practical lesson where the class dissected locusts. The aim of the dissection was to identify the gas exchange system. | Seaford College