Cone-Head Katydid vs Nut Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cone-Head Katydid | Nut Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copiphora rhinoceros | Curculio nucum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cone-Head Katydid
A Neotropical katydid with a long horn-like projection from its head. It is an omnivorous species active at night in tropical lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its horn is a hardened extension of its fastigium and may be used in combat between rival males.
Nut Weevil
A small weevil with a slender, downward-curved snout used to bore into hazelnuts. The larva feeds inside the nut before dropping to the ground to pupate.
Did You Know?
A tiny round hole in a hazelnut shell is the exit point of the fully grown larva.