Sudan plague locust (Aiolopus simulatrix)

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Sudan plague locust (Aiolopus simulatrix)
Sudan plague locust
Taxonomy
Family:Acrididae
Subfamily:Oedipodinae
Genus:Aiolopus
Additional resources
Full taxonomy at OSF

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The Sudan plague locust (Aiolopus simulatrix) is a species of grasshopper that is prevalent in the Sudan region of Africa. Known for its migratory behavior, this locust species has the potential to form swarms under certain environmental conditions, making it a significant agricultural pest. The Sudan plague locust primarily feeds on grasses and crops, posing a threat to agriculture and vegetation. The swarming behavior of these locusts can result in substantial crop damage and economic losses for affected regions. Efforts are often undertaken to monitor and control the population of the Sudan plague locust to minimize its impact on agriculture and food security in the affected areas. Understanding the life cycle, behavior, and ecological factors influencing the abundance of this locust species is crucial for implementing effective pest management strategies.

Nomenclature

Aiolopus simulatrix (Walker, 1870). For full nomenclature, see this taxon's page on Orthoptera Species File


Identification

Phase Stage Color Wings Legs
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
A locust officer's field guide 2003 View URL Behavior, Species identification, Outbreaks English Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2003
FAO locust handbook identification key View URL Species identification, Locusts English Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania FAO Desert Locust Information Service, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Locust identification in Niger 2022 View URL Management, Species identification, Agriculturist guide French, Zarma, Hausa Niger 2022
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

Life cycle parameters
Phase Developmental time
Eggs
Hopper
Adult
Laying-fledging
Adult maturation
Total

Habitat and ecology

Male Aiolopus simulatrix near Aguetai, Red Sea coast, Sudan by Christiaan Kooyman

Land-use change

Pest status

Recent outbreaks

Outbreak media coverage

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Organizations associated with the Sudan plague locust

Organization name Acronym Website Type Focus Focus keywords Geographic purview
Ministry of Agriculture Sudan View URL Government Agricultural development


Resources

Name Year published Resource link Descriptive keyword Language Geographic purview Author Year published
CABI Green Muscle education videos 2021 View URL Video, Biological control, Biopesticide, Metarhizium acridum, Storage, Dosage, Application, PPE and cleaning Arabic, French, Russian, English Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International 2021
Supplementary environmental assessment (SEA) for USAID funding of locust or grasshopper pesticide usage in Sudan 1990 View URL Breeding zones, Sudan, Biology, Map English Sudan United States Agency for International Development 1990
Sustainable use and conservation of microbial and invertebrate biological control agents and microbial biostimulants 2023 View URL Management, Biological control, Biopesticide English Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International 2023



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