Greater Arid-Land Katydid vs Rapa Nui Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greater Arid-Land Katydid | Rapa Nui Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neobarrettia spinosa | Paratrigonidium rapanui |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Trigonidiidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 0.5-1 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Northern Mexico | Chile |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Rapa Nui Cricket
A tiny ground cricket endemic to Easter Island (Rapa Nui). It lives in leaf litter and stone crevices on this remote Pacific island.
Did You Know?
Easter Island has very few native insects, making each endemic species extremely significant for conservation.