Giant Amazonian Katydid vs Cuban Dagger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Amazonian Katydid | Cuban Dagger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stilpnochlora couloniana | Acronicta oblinita |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm body length | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) | Cuba, Caribbean, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Cuban Dagger Moth
A moth found in Cuba and North America whose caterpillars bear dense tufts of hair. Adults are grayish with subtle dagger-like markings on the forewings.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's dense hairs can cause skin irritation if handled.