Desert Locusts are flying insect are typically yellow/brown in colour, with a long body, six limbs and a set of large wings that stretch the length of their body. Desert locus head and body are yellow, while their wings feature brown dots. They’re heads also feature large eyes.
Animal facts:
- It’s believed that locusts consume their body weight in vegetation every day.
- Swarms of desert Locusts are known for causing severe crop loss in regions such as Africa.
- Locust are famous for making a humming sound.