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Locusts

Locusts are common pests that travel in packs and can greatly damage crops.

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What way is the chitin on the locust limiting?

Since chitin is a strong structural polysaccharide used to form the exoskeletons of insects, it forms a hard shell. As such, as an insect grows, it has to molt, shedding the outer layer of chitin. It usually leaves it behind on a surface, such as a wall or a tree, and it breaks out of the chitin shell after forming a new one underneath. In this way, it can continue to grow and occupy a larger volume within its new exoskeleton.

Is the honey locust a monocot or a dicot?

The honey locust is a dicot plant. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is a group of dicotyledonous plants.

How tall will a twisty baby locust grow?

A twisty baby locust tree can grow to be around 6-9 feet tall, depending on environmental conditions and care. It is considered a small to medium-sized tree and can be a unique and attractive addition to landscaping.

Can the Honey Locust tree be planted in a pot instead of the ground?

Only if it is a very small tree. Honey locusts have large tap roots, and will not tolerate being in a pot for long. There may however be a way to prune the tap root, but that's a subject for an expert arborist.

How did the locust get its name?

Coined in the early 14th century CE and describing a grasshopper, the English language word locust comes from the Old French language word languste, which in turn derives from the Latin language word locusta, describing a locust, or a lobster.

How did the hony locust get it name?

The honey locust tree gets its name from the sweet pulp found in its pods. The pulp was historically consumed by Native Americans and early settlers, providing a source of "honey" from the tree.

What is the scientific name for the locust leaf miner?

The scientific name for locusts is Nomadracis septemfasciata.

What is Green locust scientific name?

The Green Locust is a species of tree that grows in North America. Its Scientific name is the Robinia Pseudoacacia. It is also commonly known as Black Locust, False Acacia, Green Locust, Locust, Post Locust, Shipmast Locust, White Locust and Yellow Locust.

Who wrote a mild attack of locusts?

Doris Lessing wrote "A Mild Attack of Locusts." The story is a part of her collection of short stories called "The Story of a Non-Marrying Man."

How would famine be caused by locusts?

Because they eat all the plants that were intended for humans

Can honey locust be eaten?

Yes. Honey locust trees grow long, twisted pods. The pods turn a deep brown in fall and are full of oval, brown seeds. The pulp inside the pods is edible, unlike the black locust, which is TOXIC.

How long can locusts go without food?

I breed adult desert locusts (species of locust which is most commonly bought in U.K. and US and adults may live 5-14 days without food depending on temperature and what they last ate.

Why does the desert locust migrate?

Locusts follow the food source. Once they have devastated the vegetation in one area, they migrate to another area to feed.

Do locusts eat trees?

Locusts will eat bark, leaves, fruit, almost any type of vegatatin

How many types of locust is there?

There are several types of locusts around the world, including the desert locust and the American locust. There are also brown, red, migratory, and rocky mountain locusts.

What is the llfe span of sunburst locust tree?

The life expectancy of the sunburst locust tree is 120-years, although some have lived up to 150-years.The Sunburst Honey Locust is an ideal specimen tree, with brilliant foliage during the spring and fall seasons.

How do you control locusts?

I have not tried this but, it looks like you can strip the bark all the way around for about 1" and the tree will die slowly.

What are the harmfull effects of locusts?

The most harmful effect of locusts are the damage to agriculture. A swarm of locusts can wipe out crops, causing a food shortage and rising prices in grocery stores. Lost crops can put farmers in debt, or out of business.

What is the name given to a young locust?

this is from kpnutta:

they're caled nymphs

Why do locusts shed their shell?

Because otherwise it wouldn't be able to move, collapse and die.