# An invasion of Egyptian locusts observed in Muret

> In Haute-Garonne, giant Egyptian locusts have been observed, notably during a football training session in Muret. These insects, native to Africa, are being pushed towards Europe by climate change.

**In brief**: Environment event (severity: low) in Muret (Haute-Garonne), first detected on 2 November 2026 at 17:57. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 17:57.

- Category: Environment
- Severity: Low
- Place: Muret — Haute-Garonne
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 17:57
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 17:57
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/7475-an-invasion-of-egyptian-locusts-observed-in-muret

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Des criquets égyptiens géants envahissent un terrain de foot en plein entraînement à Muret : mais d'où peuvent bien venir ces insectes ?](https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/11/02/rechauffement-climatique-mais-dou-sortent-ces-criquets-egyptiens-geants-observes-a-muret-13629581.php) — La Dépêche du Midi, 2 November 2026 at 17:57

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Cite as: Acturadar, “An invasion of Egyptian locusts observed in Muret”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/7475-an-invasion-of-egyptian-locusts-observed-in-muret
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