A locust, like all insects, has a three part body. The parts are the head, the thorax and the abdomen.

Head: The locusts head is quite large and is only able to move a little bit.

Antennae: On its forehead are two short antennae. A locust's sense of smell is in its antennae. The antennae are very sensitive. Acting like radar, they are able to pick up the exact location of a predator so that the locust can jump away quickly to safety.

Eyes: On the locust's head are its eyes. They are called "compound eyes". These are made up of thousands of separate eyes, each one able to work on its own! The locust is able to identify colours which enables it to eat anything green.

Ears: Locusts have one pair of ears which are located on each side of the thorax. The ears are called tympani, and they pick up sound vibrations.

Mouth: Locusts eat plants and leaves. They chew their food with two pairs of jaws. The first pair of jaws, called mandibles, have teeth. Feelers called 'palps' on the second pair of jaws taste the food before it is chewed up.

Legs: Locusts have 6 legs. All of them attached to the thorax. The hind (back) legs are used for jumping, while the front legs are used for walking, holding food and preening (washing themselves.)