Congo Basin Katydid vs Pink Underwing Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Basin Katydid | Pink Underwing Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enyaliopsis petersi | Amblycorypha oblongifolia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Cameroon, Gabon) | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Pink Underwing Katydid
A North American katydid with bright green leaf-like forewings. Rare pink morphs occur naturally and are highly sought by collectors.
Did You Know?
About 1 in 500 individuals display a rare genetic pink color morph caused by erythrism.