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Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers that are notorious for their ability to form massive swarms, causing severe agricultural damage. Understanding the life cycle and phases of locusts is crucial in applied entomology for effective pest management. The life cycle of a locust consists of three main stages: egg, nymph (hopper), and adult, with distinct behavioral and physiological changes marking each phase. The first phase is the egg stage, which begins when female locusts lay eggs in moist, sandy soil, often in pods containing 50–100 eggs. The selection of the oviposition site is influenced by soil moisture, texture, and ____ ____ ___ ____ _________ _______ _________ __________ ___ ______.
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