Comparison of migratory locust and Oedaleus australis adults
Migratory locust - Locusta migratoria
Eastern plague locust - Oedaleus australis
Major differences between adults of these species: from a distance these species may look similar but they are easy to distinguish by examining the markings on the hind wings. Also, migratory locusts are a much larger and more robust looking species. In the solitary phase, migratory locusts have a more domed thorax than Oedaleus.
Compare migratory locust adults with similar species: | Gastrimargus | Oedaleus | Aiolopus |