Congo Basin Katydid vs Kentucky Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Basin Katydid | Kentucky Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enyaliopsis petersi | Ceuthophilus stygius |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 13-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Cameroon, Gabon) | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Kentucky Cave Cricket
A large cave cricket found throughout the cave systems of Kentucky and surrounding states. It has extremely long antennae and powerful jumping legs.
Did You Know?
It leaves caves at night to forage and brings nutrients back into the cave ecosystem.