oriental migratory locust (locusta migratoria manilensis) enjoying morning sun : (pix sanjiv shukla)

oriental migratory locust locusta migratoria manilensis family acrididae grasshopper travel wings fly agricultural agriculture pest solitary insect gregarious phase swarm outbreak practices detection active crop green brown predominate nymph hoppers greyish-brown colour dry condition orangeish-brown reddish-brown black markings egg pods ground soft soil volcanic ash alluvial sand habitat temperature southeastern asia behaviour proximity cohesive unit night day originate flood plains periodically inundated floodwater forest clearings instars