Greater Arid-Land Katydid vs Seychelles Cascader
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greater Arid-Land Katydid | Seychelles Cascader |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neobarrettia spinosa | Zygonyx hookeri |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 5-6.5 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern United States, Northern Mexico | Seychelles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | 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.
Seychelles Cascader
A large dragonfly endemic to the Seychelles that breeds in fast-flowing streams and waterfalls. Adults hawk insects over cascading water.
Did You Know?
It is one of only two dragonfly species found exclusively in the Seychelles archipelago.