Greenhouse Camel Cricket vs Malaysian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhouse Camel Cricket | Malaysian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diestrammena asynamora | Ancylecha fenestrata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 13-20mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Europe, North America | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Greenhouse Camel Cricket
A humpbacked, wingless cricket with extremely long antennae and legs. It is light brown with dark mottling. Originally from East Asia, it now lives in greenhouses and basements worldwide.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it jumps directly toward the predator rather than away, startling potential attackers.
Malaysian Katydid
A large bright green katydid with a distinctive transparent window in each forewing. It is commonly found in tropical gardens and is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
The transparent oval windows in its forewings are thought to aid camouflage by breaking up its outline.