Giant Long-Legged Katydid vs Bog Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Long-Legged Katydid | Bog Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrolyristes corporalis | Metrioptera brachyptera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm body | 13-20mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Near Threatened |
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.
Bog Bush-cricket
A dark-colored bush-cricket with short wings and pale lateral stripes on the pronotum. It favors wet heathlands and bogs. Its song is a series of brief chirps.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland habitat in Europe.