Cape Mountain Katydid vs Swamp Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cape Mountain Katydid | Swamp Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudosaga incerta | Austroaeschna parvistigma |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 40-60mm | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-8 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Australia |
| 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.
Swamp Darner
A medium-sized brown and blue darner dragonfly found along shaded creeks in southeastern Australia. It has small stigmata on the wings, giving it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Males patrol low along creeks in deep shade, a behavior unusual among dragonflies that typically prefer sun.