Broad-backed Grouse Locust vs Meadow Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-backed Grouse Locust | Meadow Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomotettix cristatus | Conocephalus brevipennis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-backed Grouse Locust
A pygmy grasshopper with a high crested pronotum that gives it a broad-backed appearance. It inhabits dry forest floors in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its tall pronotal crest makes it look remarkably like a tiny piece of bark or wood chip on the forest floor.
Meadow Katydid
A small short-winged katydid found in moist meadows and bog margins.
Did You Know?
Females insert eggs into plant stems with a curved sword-shaped ovipositor.