What is another word for locust?

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Pronunciation:

[ lˈə͡ʊkʌst], [ lˈə‍ʊkʌst], [ l_ˈəʊ_k_ʌ_s_t]

Locusts, often referred to as grasshoppers, are swarming insects that have caused widespread damage to crops and vegetation in many parts of the world. They are also known as cicadas, katydids, and crickets. Other synonyms for locusts include hoppers, migratory grasshoppers, and ravaging pests. In some regions, they are also called plagues, due to the devastating effect they have on the environment they invade. Locusts typically travel in large groups and consume everything in their path, leading to a loss of vegetation and a serious threat to food security. Despite efforts to control their populations, grasshopper populations continue to pose a significant threat to agriculture and livelihoods around the world.

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The locust is a large, grasshopper-like creature found in many parts of the world. This creature gets its name from the swarming behavior of its members, which look much like the creatures in the biblical story of the locusts.

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