Hooded Leaf Katydid vs Spruce Budworm Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Leaf Katydid | Spruce Budworm Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllophorella queenslandica | Meteorus trachynotus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Queensland, Australia | North America |
| 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.
Spruce Budworm Parasite
A small brown braconid wasp that is a key natural enemy of the spruce budworm in North American boreal forests. It suspends its cocoon on a silk thread from the host.
Did You Know?
Its cocoon dangles from a silk thread like a tiny pendulum, which may protect it from ground-dwelling predators.