Cone-headed Katydid vs Striped Crawling Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cone-headed Katydid | Striped Crawling Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoconocephalus ensiger | Haliplus lineaticollis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Haliplidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Striped Crawling Water Beetle
A small yellowish-brown beetle with distinctive dark longitudinal stripes on the pronotum. It is commonly found in weedy ponds and marshes throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae have an unusual body form with long lateral projections that help them cling to algal mats.