Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle vs Peacock Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle | Peacock Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidomera clivicollis | Pterochroza ocellata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Amazon Basin, Guianas, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle
A large, handsome beetle with blue-black elytra marked with orange to cream-colored spots and a blue-black pronotum. It is commonly found on milkweed plants across North America.
Did You Know?
Like monarch butterflies, this beetle sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from milkweed, and its bold coloration warns predators of its unpalatability.
Peacock Katydid
A large katydid that mimics dead leaves at rest but reveals huge eyespots on its hind wings when threatened. The eyespot display startles predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it flashes vivid eyespots on its hindwings that resemble the stare of a large predator.