Locusta Collection

Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis
5856499 Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis; (add.info.: Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage)

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Migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) (Tettigoniidae) hidden in a fat plant (Opuntia microdasys) Date: 22/07/2009

Migratory locusts and eggs, Locusta migratoria (Gryllus migratorius). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Grey bush cricket, Platycleis grisea (Gray locust, Locusta grisea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Corn salad or lambs lettuce, Valerianella locusta (Valeriana locusta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Salad plants, plantes pour salades. Dandelion, Taraxacum dens, corn salad, Valeriana locusta, lettuce, Lactuca sativa, chicory, Cichorium intybus, and endive, Cichorium endivia

Wart biter locust, moths and beetle
Female wart biter locust laying eggs, Decticus verrucivorus 4, feathered footman, Spiris striata 1, and crimson-speckled flunkey, Utetheisa pulchella 2, and Lixus paraplecticus beetle 3

Giant grasshopper, Tropidacris dux. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwoods new edition of Dru Drurys Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Bohn, London, 1837

Exotic crickets and grasshoppers
Eupropacris coeruleus grasshopper 1, Chromacris miles 2, and Gryllacris tessellata 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Grasshoppers and locusts
Obscure bird grasshopper, Schistocerca obscura 1, fork-tailed bush katydid, Scudderia furcata 2, lubber grasshopper, Taeniopoda centurio 3, and coffee locust, Aularches miliaris subsp. miliaris 4

African and brown-spotted locusts
African locust, Phymateus cinctus 1, and brown spotted locust, Cyrtacanthacris tatarica? 2. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Curtis British Entomology Plate 608
Orthoptera: *Locusta christii, = Locusta migratoria? [Plant: Rhynchospora alba (White Beak-sedge)] Date: 1824-39

Locusta in the presence of Nero trying the poison prepared for Britannicus (gravure)
964430 Locusta in the presence of Nero trying the poison prepared for Britannicus (gravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

South american locust, Locusta cristata (Egyptian locust, Gryllus cristatus).. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Locust internal anatomy, light micrograph
Locust internal anatomy. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the gut and part of the male reproductive system of the locust

Locusts in Bosnia
When a plague of grasshoppers (orthoptera) or locusts (locusta) devastate Bosnian farmlands, the authorities repel them with asphyxiating gas

Locust (Colour Print)
locusta sexpunctata (grasshopper of six points)

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"Locusta: From Poisoner to Salad Ingredient, Exploring the World of Locusts and Grasshoppers" In ancient Rome, Locusta found herself in a precarious position as she stood before Emperor Nero. With trepidation, she presented him with a poison she had meticulously prepared for Britannicus. The lithograph captures this pivotal moment in history. But locusts are not only associated with deadly concoctions; they also play significant roles in our ecosystem. Take the migratory locusts and their eggs, for instance. These remarkable creatures embark on long journeys, swarming across vast distances, leaving an indelible mark wherever they go. Meanwhile, the grey bush cricket known as Platycleis grisea adds its enchanting melody to summer nights. Its rhythmic chirping creates a symphony that lulls us into peaceful slumber. On the culinary front, Valerianella locusta or corn salad is a delightful addition to any salad bowl. This leafy green vegetable offers a refreshing crunch and pairs perfectly with other salad plants - truly nature's gift for healthy eating. Not all locusts are harmless though; some can be quite destructive like the wart biter locust or various moths and beetles that wreak havoc on crops worldwide. Farmers battle these pests tirelessly to protect their livelihoods. Venturing further into exotic territories brings us face-to-face with giant grasshoppers such as Tropidacris dux - magnificent creatures adorned with vibrant colors that seem straight out of fantasy novels. And let's not forget about African and brown-spotted locusts which have plagued communities throughout history due to their voracious appetites. Their ability to devour entire fields within hours has caused widespread devastation but also inspired awe at nature's power. Curtis British Entomology Plate 608 showcases these fascinating insects in intricate detail - capturing their beauty while reminding us of their impact on our world.