Dragon-Headed Katydid vs Long-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dragon-Headed Katydid | Long-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lesina intermedia | Ruspolia nitidula |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 40-60mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Long-horned Grasshopper
A cone-headed katydid with an elongated fastigium and long antennae. It can be green or brown. It is a popular edible insect in East Africa known as nsenene.
Did You Know?
It is considered a delicacy in Uganda where massive seasonal harvests are collected using bright lights at night.