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  1. Locust - Wikipedia

    Locusts, such as this migratory locust (Locusta migratoria), are grasshoppers in a migratory phase of their life. Locusts (derived from the Latin locusta, locust or lobster [1]) are various species of short …

  2. Locust | Definition, Size, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 10, 2026 · Locust, any of a group of insects, usually short-horned grasshoppers, in the family Acrididae known for their destructive migratory swarm phase.

  3. What are locusts and why do they swarm? | Live Science

    Aug 25, 2020 · Locusts are found on every continent except Antarctica. In North America, the Rocky Mountain locust (Melanoplus spretus) has been extinct for a century, but other locust species remain …

  4. Locust - A modern load testing framework

    Locust has been used to simulate millions of simultaneous users. Battlelog, the web app for the Battlefield games, is load tested using Locust, so one can really say Locust is Battle tested ;).

  5. Locusts: Identification and Management - WebMD

    Aug 14, 2025 · Learn about locusts, why they swarm, their impact on agriculture, and how they are controlled. Discover the science behind locust behavior and management.

  6. Locust Insect Facts - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · The word “locust” is given to certain types of grasshoppers with short horns. Locusts are insects that are known for their swarming behavior, which occurs when environmental conditions are …

  7. Locusts, facts and photos | National Geographic

    Locust swarms devastate crops and cause major agricultural damage, which can lead to famine and starvation. Locusts occur in many parts of the world, but today locusts are most destructive in...