Migratory locust

The migratory locust is a grasshopper species found across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It's the most widespread locust in the world, with different populations adapting to various environments. While they form massive swarms in dry regions, these insects live alone in Australia's northern grasslands.

• Forms enormous destructive swarms in arid regions but lives solo in Australian savannas.
• Scientists debate how many subspecies exist due to its vast range.
• The only species in its genus Locusta.