Comparison of migratory locust and yellow-winged locust adults
Migratory locust - Locusta migratoria
Yellow-winged locust - Gastrimargus musicus
Major differences between adults of these species: when resting on the ground these species look very similar. However, they are easy to distinguish by examining their hind wings. Also, when disturbed the males of the yellow-winged locust makes a loud cracking sound during flight.
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