Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper vs Lichen-Bark Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper | Lichen-Bark Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tettix japonica | Markia hystrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
A small, dark pygmy grasshopper found across East Asia. It is one of the most studied tetrigids in Japanese orthopteran research.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers have documented color polymorphism in this species with over a dozen distinct color morphs in a single population.
Lichen-Bark Katydid
A Neotropical katydid covered in spine-like projections that mimic lichen or moss. Its body is green with textured growths blending with epiphyte-covered bark.
Did You Know?
Its spiny body projections are so convincing that even scientists can struggle to spot it on mossy branches.