A Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria) on volcanic land by English Bay Road, North Point on Ascension Island, South Atlantic

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The Desert Locust is widespread throughout Africa and Asia and is a well known migrant. On Ascension the species is established and can become quite common after exceptional rains when there is ample grass which is its main food plant.

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Location: English Bay, North Point, Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean
Photo credit: © Robert Kennett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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