First Egyptian locust spotted in garden this year

Cornwall Wildlife Trust said only one or two of the species were spotted in the UK each year

An Egyptian locust has been spotted in a Cornwall garden.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust said the insect, typically found in Mediterranean Europe and North Africa, was believed to be the first sighting in the county in 2025.

The trust said the species were thought to arrive on the strong winds from the south east, adding it was likely the locust arrived on the same wind "that's dumping Saharan dust on our cars overnight".

It said only one or two Egyptian locusts were seen in the UK each year, but changing climates may make conditions here more suitable for them.