Cone-headed Katydid vs Australian Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cone-headed Katydid | Australian Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoconocephalus ensiger | Chortoicetes terminifera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cone-headed Katydid
A long, slender katydid with a distinctive pointed cone on the top of its head. It hides among tall grasses and reeds, where its elongated body is perfectly camouflaged.
Did You Know?
Its continuous high-pitched buzz is one of the dominant insect sounds of late summer nights in eastern North America.
Australian Plague Locust
Australia's most economically damaging locust species. It has a distinctive dark spot at the tip of each hindwing.
Did You Know?
The Australian Plague Locust Commission uses satellite imagery and predictive modeling to track and control outbreaks across the continent.