Población de langosta centroamericana (Schistocerca piceifrons) en la isla Socorro y su impacto sobre la vegetación

A recent study on Socorro Island, part of Mexico's Revillagigedo Archipelago, reveals that the abundance of the Central American grasshopper (Schistocerca piceifrons) is linked to moderate temperatures and high atmospheric humidity. Unlike previous reports of significant outbreaks, current populations are not posing a threat to native vegetation, with herbivory levels remaining below 7%. The research, conducted during both rainy and dry seasons in 2018, sampled grasshopper populations across 25 sites with varying vegetation types and assessed plant damage. While no swarms were observed, the study suggests that periodic monitoring is advisable due to historical population fluctuations, though immediate control measures are not deemed necessary.

Del-Val, E., Flores-Gutiérrez, A. M., Obregón-Ochoa, A., & Paz, H. (2022). Población de langosta centroamericana (Schistocerca piceifrons) en la isla Socorro y su impacto sobre la vegetación. Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 93, e934917. https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2022.93.4917