Congo Basin Katydid vs Lichen-Bark Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Basin Katydid | Lichen-Bark Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enyaliopsis petersi | Markia hystrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Cameroon, Gabon) | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru |
| 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.
Lichen-Bark Katydid
A Neotropical katydid covered in spine-like projections that mimic lichen or moss. Its body is green with textured growths blending with epiphyte-covered bark.
Did You Know?
Its spiny body projections are so convincing that even scientists can struggle to spot it on mossy branches.