Hooded Leaf Katydid vs Southern Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Leaf Katydid | Southern Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllophorella queenslandica | Neoscapteriscus borellii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Queensland, Australia | South America (native), Southern United States (invasive), Australia (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Southern Mole Cricket
A South American mole cricket that has become an invasive turf pest in the southern United States and Australia. It tunnels through soil near the surface, severing grass roots and leaving raised trails.
Did You Know?
It can fly strongly at night and is attracted to lights, which is how it colonized new areas after its accidental introduction.