Rome, June 18, 2023 – But what a story they have Mormon cricketsnative insect of North Americaon the pastures where mugwort predominates, the “long-horned” locusts, the Have they invaded a piece of Nevada?
Mormon Crickets and the Miracle of the Seagulls
Anabrus simplex, also known as the Mormon cricket, is recreated old fears. In 1848 he reports the Encyclopedia Britannica, To Salt Lake City one flock of gulls saved the Mormon crops from utter destruction by the insect. In short, this insect was once considered a very serious problem in the world Great Plains of the USA. But why did he come back to conquer cities? Here are the guesses.
Why did they come back to invade America?
According to experts, an infestation can be favored by certain diseases weather conditionsDrought, for example, is definitely considered a risk factor.
Mormon crickets, the characteristics
Although flightless, the Mormon cricket pcan travel up to two kilometers a day in the swarm stage. As a result, it can not only become a parasite that endangers agriculture, but also a traffic hazard. Adults are 28 to 45 mm long.
Why shaman and what cannibalism has to do with it
But what do Mormon crickets eat? Grasses, bugs, but also… other Mormon crickets. According to experts, the cannibalistic behavior could be due to a lack of protein and salt. Swarming behavior, in turn, could be a strategy to evade predation by other Mormon crickets.