A grasshopper with solitary and gregarious phases; swarms form in dense populations, with multiple generations yearly.

Devastates crops (e.g., wheat, maize) and pastures, consuming large amounts of vegetation.

Global (temperate and tropical regions: Africa, Asia, Australia, South America).

Aerial surveys; ground sampling for nymphs; pheromone and visual lures.

Net traps; bait traps (e.g., wheat-based baits with insecticides); light traps.