Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper vs Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper | Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anonconotus alpinus | Pterophylla camellifolia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm body length | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Western Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper
A small, flightless bush-cricket of high alpine meadows. Its green and brown coloring provides camouflage among mountain grasses.
Did You Know?
Males produce a distinctive song by rubbing their forewings together that carries far in thin mountain air.
Katydid
Nocturnal insects with leaf-shaped wings providing excellent camouflage. Named for their rhythmic "katy-did, katy-didn't" calls. Have ears on their front legs.
Did You Know?
Katydids have their ears on their front knees — each leg contains a tiny slit-like tympanum that detects sound waves, allowing them to hear predators and mates.