Cone-headed Katydid vs Giant Swamp Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cone-headed Katydid | Giant Swamp Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoconocephalus ensiger | Donacia provostii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Giant Swamp Leaf Beetle
One of the larger species of reed beetle, with a metallic golden-green to coppery body and distinctive long antennae. Adults rest on emergent aquatic plants in wetlands.
Did You Know?
Like all Donaciinae, larvae breathe underwater by piercing plant roots and tapping into the air spaces (aerenchyma) inside the plant tissue.