Giant Long-Legged Katydid vs Arctic Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Long-Legged Katydid | Arctic Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrolyristes corporalis | Amauronematus abnormis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm body | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Giant Long-Legged Katydid
One of the largest katydids in the world with a leg span exceeding 25 cm. Found in the rainforests of Malaysia, it is nocturnal and well-camouflaged as green leaves.
Did You Know?
With legs included, this katydid spans over 25 cm — it is so large it has been mistaken for a small bird when seen fluttering through the rainforest canopy at night.
Arctic Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly associated with willows in Arctic and subarctic regions. Females use their saw-like ovipositor to cut slits in willow leaves and stems for egg-laying. Larvae resemble caterpillars and feed openly on leaves.
Did You Know?
Arctic sawfly larvae can produce silk pads to anchor themselves to willow leaves during strong tundra winds.