Giant Long-Legged Katydid vs Greenhouse Stone Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Long-Legged Katydid | Greenhouse Stone Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrolyristes corporalis | Tachycines asynamorus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 100-150 mm body | 13-19mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Asia, Europe, North America |
| 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.
Greenhouse Stone Cricket
A pale brown cave cricket with enormously long antennae and hind legs. It is wingless with a humped thorax. Originally from East Asia, it now occurs in heated buildings worldwide.
Did You Know?
Its antennae can be three times its body length, helping it navigate in complete darkness.