Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket vs Dragon-Headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket | Dragon-Headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hadenoecus cumberlandicus | Lesina intermedia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket
A cave cricket restricted to caves in the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee and Kentucky. It has smaller eyes than surface-dwelling relatives.
Did You Know?
It represents an independent colonization of caves from the related H. subterraneus.
Dragon-Headed Katydid
A Southeast Asian katydid with elaborate head projections resembling a dragon. Its bizarre head shape helps break up its silhouette among foliage.
Did You Know?
Its pronotal crest and head shape create a profile that makes it almost unrecognizable as an insect.