Geniculatus Kissing Bug vs Pink Underwing Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Geniculatus Kissing Bug | Pink Underwing Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panstrongylus geniculatus | Amblycorypha oblongifolia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 26-30 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Geniculatus Kissing Bug
A large, widespread triatomine found from Mexico to Argentina that typically inhabits armadillo burrows. It has been implicated in oral outbreaks of Chagas disease via contaminated food.
Did You Know?
It is strongly attracted to light and frequently invades homes near forested areas at night.
Pink Underwing Katydid
A North American katydid with bright green leaf-like forewings. Rare pink morphs occur naturally and are highly sought by collectors.
Did You Know?
About 1 in 500 individuals display a rare genetic pink color morph caused by erythrism.