Indian Stick Mantis vs Giant Long-Legged Katydid

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Indian Stick Mantis	Giant Long-Legged Katydid
Scientific Name	Toxodera maculata	Macrolyristes corporalis
Order	Mantodea	Orthoptera
Family	Toxoderidae	Tettigoniidae
Size	70-95 mm	100-150 mm body
Habitat	Forests	Forests
Diet	Omnivores	Herbivores
Regions	India, Sri Lanka	Asia
Conservation	Data Deficient	Data Deficient

Indian Stick Mantis

A spotted stick mantis found in the forests of southern India and Sri Lanka. It has dark spots scattered along its body that mimic bark imperfections.

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Did You Know?

Its spotted pattern distinguishes it from all other Toxodera species, which are mostly plain.

Giant Long-Legged Katydid

One of the largest katydids in the world with a leg span exceeding 25 cm. Found in the rainforests of Malaysia, it is nocturnal and well-camouflaged as green leaves.

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Did You Know?

With legs included, this katydid spans over 25 cm — it is so large it has been mistaken for a small bird when seen fluttering through the rainforest canopy at night.