Elegant Bush Cricket vs Hickory Horned Devil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elegant Bush Cricket | Hickory Horned Devil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euconocephalus nasutus | Citheronia regalis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 45-65mm | 150 mm (caterpillar), 130-155 mm wingspan (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elegant Bush Cricket
A large cone-headed katydid with bright green coloring and a sharply pointed head. It is attracted to lights at night and can fly strongly. Its song is a high-pitched continuous buzz.
Did You Know?
Large swarms sometimes descend on crops at night, attracted by artificial lighting in agricultural areas.
Hickory Horned Devil
The largest caterpillar in North America at up to 150 mm, with dramatic curved horns and fearsome appearance. Despite looking terrifying, it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Despite being the most terrifying-looking caterpillar in North America with its huge curved horns, the hickory horned devil is completely harmless — it cannot sting or bite.