Australian Plague Locust - swarm that took twenty minutes to pass Near Port Hedland, Pilbara region, Western Australia CAR00132
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Australian Plague Locust - swarm that took twenty minutes to pass Near Port Hedland, Pilbara region, Western Australia CAR00132
AUS-1878
Australian Plague Locust - swarm that took twenty minutes to pass
Near Port Hedland, Pilbara region, Western Australia
Chortoicetes terminifera
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Locust Locusts Mass Masses Plague Swarm Swarms
Locusts on a Mission - The Great Pilbara Invasion of 1878!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, witness the awe-inspiring spectacle that was the Australian Plague Locust swarm of 1878. These resilient insects took center stage near Port Hedland in Western Australia's picturesque Pilbara region, leaving locals both amazed and slightly unnerved. As if summoned by some secret locust signal, these chortoicetes terminifera descended upon the landscape with an unrelenting determination. In just twenty short minutes, they painted the sky black and transformed the serene surroundings into a scene straight out of an apocalyptic blockbuster! But fear not! This is no Hollywood horror story; it's Mother Nature showing off her incredible creations. With their synchronized flight patterns and sheer numbers, these buzzing critters created a mesmerizing dance in mid-air. It was as if they had choreographed their own ballet performance for all to see. Witnessing such a phenomenon reminds us of nature's power and diversity. From tiny individuals to massive masses, these swarms are proof that unity can be found even among insects. And while we may have been inconvenienced for those brief moments when our world turned upside down, it serves as a reminder that we share this planet with countless other fascinating creatures. So let this remarkable snapshot transport you back to that fateful day in 1878 when locusts ruled the skies above Port Hedland – an event etched forever in history as one of
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