Mongolian locust (Oedaleus decorus)
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Mongolian locust (Oedaleus decorus) | |
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Mongolian locust | |
Taxonomy | |
Family: | Acrididae |
Subfamily: | Oedipodinae |
Genus: | Oedaleus |
Additional resources | |
Full taxonomy at OSF |
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The Mongolian locust (Oedaleus decorus) is a species of grasshopper that is primarily found in the steppes and grasslands of Mongolia and neighboring regions in Central Asia. As a herbivorous insect, it feeds on various grasses and vegetation, playing a role in the ecological balance of the grassland ecosystems. While not known for causing significant food security issues like some locust species, the Mongolian locust is still a notable agricultural pest.
Nomenclature
Oedaleus decorus (Germar, 1825). For full nomenclature, see this taxon's page on Orthoptera Species File
Identification
Phase | Stage | Color | Wings | Legs |
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Gregarious | nymph | |||
Gregarious | immature adult | |||
Gregarious | mature adult | |||
Solitarious | nymph | |||
Solitarious | immature adult | |||
Solitarious | adult |
Identification resources
Name | Year published | Resource link | Descriptive keyword | Language | Geographic purview | Author | Year published |
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Orthoptera Species File | View URL | Species identification, Biology | English | Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania | Orthoptera Species File Online |
Distribution
For more information and distribution records see [GBIF]
Biology
Phase | Developmental time |
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Eggs | |
Hopper | |
Adult | |
Laying-fledging | |
Adult maturation | |
Total |
Habitat and ecology
Land-use change
Pest status
Recent outbreaks
Outbreak media coverage
Organizations associated with the Mongolian locust
Organization name | Acronym | Website | Type | Focus | Focus keywords | Geographic purview |
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Global Locust Initiative | GLI | View URL | University | Research, Education, Information Hub | Sustainable development, Ecology, Nutrition, Social science, Natural sciences, Agriculture, Agroecology, Biology, Behavior, Biological control, Climate change, Education, Sustainability science, Geometric framework, Grazing, Governance, Food security, Arts and humanities, Land use management, Landscape ecology, Locusts, Migration, Phase polyphenism, Phenotypic plasticity, Soil science | United States of America, Senegal, Australia, China, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Mali |
Resources