Giant Amazonian Katydid vs Barred Red Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Amazonian Katydid | Barred Red Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stilpnochlora couloniana | Hylaea fasciaria |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 55-80 mm body length | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Amazonian Katydid
A very large bright green katydid with wings shaped like a broad tropical leaf. It is one of the largest katydids in South America, with females reaching 80 mm in body length. Males produce loud stridulatory calls at night to attract mates.
Did You Know?
Its leaf mimicry is so convincing that it even replicates the translucent quality of a real leaf when backlit by sunlight.
Barred Red Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a broad darker band across the forewings. It is closely associated with coniferous forests throughout its range.
Did You Know?
A green form of this species exists and was once considered a separate species.