Gray Bird Grasshopper vs Giant Amazonian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gray Bird Grasshopper | Giant Amazonian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schistocerca nitens | Stilpnochlora couloniana |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 55-80 mm body length |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gray Bird Grasshopper
A large, strong-flying grasshopper of arid western North America. It is closely related to the desert locust but does not form true swarms.
Did You Know?
It can fly several kilometers in a single flight, making it one of the most mobile grasshoppers in North America.
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.