Dragon-Headed Katydid vs Wart-biter Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dragon-Headed Katydid | Wart-biter Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lesina intermedia | Decticus verrucivorus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Wart-biter Cricket
A large bush-cricket with mottled green and brown coloring. Males produce a loud sustained song to attract mates. Historically used in Sweden to bite off warts.
Did You Know?
Swedish peasants historically let this cricket bite off their warts, giving it its common name.