Desert Clicker Grasshopper vs Cone-Head Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Clicker Grasshopper | Cone-Head Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ligurotettix coquilletti | Copiphora rhinoceros |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Clicker Grasshopper
A small, slender grasshopper found exclusively on creosote bushes in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. Males produce rapid clicking songs to attract mates.
Did You Know?
It feeds on toxic creosote resin that deters most other herbivores, gaining chemical protection from predators.
Cone-Head Katydid
A Neotropical katydid with a long horn-like projection from its head. It is an omnivorous species active at night in tropical lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its horn is a hardened extension of its fastigium and may be used in combat between rival males.