description Senegalese Grasshopper Overview
The Senegalese grasshopper is the common name for Oedaleus senegalensis, an acridid grasshopper associated with the Sahel. It is a non-gregarious pest that can migrate and whose range extends across much of Africa's Sahel, with records farther east and outside Africa. It attacks cereal crops, especially millet, and is important to agricultural monitoring because recurring outbreaks can damage subsistence crops and pasture.
help Senegalese Grasshopper FAQ
What is the scientific name of the Senegalese Grasshopper?
The Senegalese Grasshopper is Oedaleus senegalensis, an acridid grasshopper associated especially with the Sahel. It is a different species from the Desert Locust, Schistocerca gregaria.
Where does the Senegalese Grasshopper live?
Its range covers much of Africa's Sahel and extends across parts of eastern Africa. Records also occur farther east and outside Africa, depending on the source and population being discussed.
Is the Senegalese Grasshopper a locust?
It is generally described as a non-gregarious grasshopper rather than a classic swarming locust. It can migrate and become an important crop pest without matching the large swarm behavior of the Desert Locust.
What crops can the Senegalese Grasshopper damage?
It attacks grasses and agricultural crops in Sahelian farming areas. Damage is especially important after rainfall, when vegetation and young crops provide food for expanding populations.
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