Greater Arid-Land Katydid vs Madeiran Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greater Arid-Land Katydid | Madeiran Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neobarrettia spinosa | Carabus lundbladi |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern United States, Northern Mexico | Madeira (Portugal) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Greater Arid-Land Katydid
A large, aggressive predatory katydid from the American Southwest with powerful spiny legs. It is one of the most voracious katydid predators in North America.
Did You Know?
It can bite hard enough to draw blood and will readily attack insects larger than itself.
Madeiran Ground Beetle
A large, black, flightless ground beetle endemic to the island of Madeira. It inhabits the ancient laurel forests that are remnants of a once-widespread subtropical forest.
Did You Know?
Madeira's ancient laurel forests are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and harbor several endemic invertebrate species including this beetle that have survived there since before the last ice age.