Sudan plague locust (Aiolopus simulatrix)
Sudan plague locust (Aiolopus simulatrix) | |
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Sudan plague locust | |
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Taxonomy | |
Family: | Acrididae |
Subfamily: | Oedipodinae |
Genus: | Aiolopus |
Additional resources | |
Full taxonomy at OSF |
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 |
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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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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
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Hopper | |
Adult | |
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Habitat and ecology

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 |
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Ministry of Agriculture Sudan | View URL | Government | Agricultural development |
Resources
Name | Year published | Resource link | Descriptive keyword | Language | Geographic purview | Author | Year published |
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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 |