Giant Amazonian Katydid vs Dragon-Headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Amazonian Katydid | Dragon-Headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stilpnochlora couloniana | Lesina intermedia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm body length | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| 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.
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.