Giant Amazonian Katydid vs Platter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Amazonian Katydid | Platter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stilpnochlora couloniana | Cataulacus intrudens |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm body length | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) | West and Central Africa |
| 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.
Platter Ant
An arboreal African ant with a heavily armored, flattened body and sculptured cuticle. Workers have a broad, shield-like head that can be used to block nest entrances. They nest in tree holes and have a slow, deliberate gait.
Did You Know?
Their flattened body and strong tarsal grip allow them to resist removal by predators by clamping flat against bark surfaces.