Giant Malaysian Katydid vs Old World Bollworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Malaysian Katydid | Old World Bollworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arachnacris corporalis | Helicoverpa armigera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm body | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Giant Malaysian Katydid
Among the heaviest katydids in the world with females weighing over 30 grams. Found in lowland Bornean rainforest. The large body and powerful legs give it a spider-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This katydid is so large and heavy that when it lands on a branch at night, the impact is audible — local people sometimes mistake the sound for a small mammal moving through the canopy.
Old World Bollworm
One of the most destructive agricultural pests globally, attacking over 200 crop species. Larvae bore into cotton bolls, tomato fruits, and legume pods.
Did You Know?
It has developed resistance to nearly every class of insecticide used against it, making it one of agriculture's toughest pests.