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Brown‐spotted Locust

Cyrtacanthacris tatarica

Worldwide: 2,540 observations
Group: Insects

About

Cyrtacanthacris tatarica, the brown-spotted locust, is a species of bird grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in the Afrotropics and Indomalaya.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Nairobi

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Oct 27, 2025Karen Hardy, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Phinhas SakwaView observation from Oct 27, 2025 on iNaturalist
Oct 26, 2025Kajiado North, KE-KJ, KEObserver: Patience ChristineView observation from Oct 26, 2025 on iNaturalist
Aug 3, 2025Gigiri, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Thomas CK HallView observation from Aug 3, 2025 on iNaturalist
Jul 1, 2025Muthaiga, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: anaxvpView observation from Jul 1, 2025 on iNaturalist
Mar 30, 2025Terrace Close, Nairobi, Nairobi, KEObserver: psforscherView observation from Mar 30, 2025 on iNaturalist
Dec 10, 2024Nairobi, Nairobi, KEObserver: chris_mitschView observation from Dec 10, 2024 on iNaturalist