Cape Mountain Katydid vs Moroccan Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cape Mountain Katydid | Moroccan Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudosaga incerta | Dociostaurus maroccanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 40-60mm | 20-38 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Africa, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Cape Mountain Katydid
A large predatory katydid with bold orange and blue-green warning colors. Found only on high mountain peaks in the Cape region. It is wingless and relies on chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
When threatened it curls up to display its bright warning colors and can secrete a noxious chemical from its body.
Moroccan Locust
A small but destructive locust found in dry habitats across the Mediterranean and Central Asia. It forms dense hopper bands that march across arid terrain.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks tend to follow droughts broken by rain, when eggs laid in dry soil suddenly hatch en masse.