Influence of light and mechanical stimuli on behavior of locust

In the present study, we investigated the influence of light and mechanical stimuli on the behavior of locust in order to improve the photoelectric induction efficiency. The induction rate and induction efficiency of locusts were tested using LED light and homemade behavior reaction experimental device. 3 to 5 locusts were used as testing materials. The locusts were collected in the same rearing environment to reduce variance. The LED light source was arranged in an array at the wavelength of 465 nm. The results showed that the locust exhibited different behaviors by different factors stimulation. Two biological reacting behaviors were found with the different stimuli: the behavior of direction selectivity and the different motion sensitivity and adaptability. The complexity of locust behavior cannot be explained by its anatomical and electrophysiological mechanisms. The actual living environment of locusts was much different with the experimental condition, thus the accuracy of locust movement behavior was i