Congo Basin Katydid vs Giant Long-Legged Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Basin Katydid | Giant Long-Legged Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enyaliopsis petersi | Macrolyristes corporalis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 100-150 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Cameroon, Gabon) | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Congo Basin Katydid
A large, armored katydid with a heavily spined pronotum and legs. It produces loud stridulating calls at night. Despite its fierce appearance, it is primarily herbivorous, feeding on forest leaves and flowers.
Did You Know?
The spines covering its body deter predators and can inflict painful scratches on anything that attempts to swallow it.
Giant Long-Legged Katydid
One of the largest katydids in the world with a leg span exceeding 25 cm. Found in the rainforests of Malaysia, it is nocturnal and well-camouflaged as green leaves.
Did You Know?
With legs included, this katydid spans over 25 cm — it is so large it has been mistaken for a small bird when seen fluttering through the rainforest canopy at night.