Hooded Leaf Katydid vs Japanese Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Leaf Katydid | Japanese Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllophorella queenslandica | Gampsocleis buergeri |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Queensland, Australia | Japan, Korea, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Hooded Leaf Katydid
An Australian katydid with a dramatically expanded pronotum that covers its head like a hood. The entire body mimics a curled or overlapping set of leaves.
Did You Know?
Its oversized hood-shaped pronotum is one of the most extreme examples of leaf mimicry in katydids.
Japanese Katydid
A large green katydid with a robust body and powerful jaws found across Japan. Its loud evening chirping song is one of the defining sounds of the Japanese summer.
Did You Know?
It has been kept as a singing pet in Japan for centuries, with elaborate bamboo cages made for it.