Dragon-Headed Katydid vs Two-spotted Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dragon-Headed Katydid | Two-spotted Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lesina intermedia | Paratettix mexicanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Two-spotted Grouse Locust
A tiny pygmy grasshopper commonly found at the muddy margins of ponds and streams across the Americas. It often has two pale spots on its pronotum.
Did You Know?
It spends most of its time at the water's edge and can leap onto the water surface and skate across it to escape danger.