Japanese Katydid vs Bee-fly Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Katydid | Bee-fly Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gampsocleis buergeri | Stylops ater |
| Order | Orthoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Bee-fly Strepsipteran
A dark-bodied strepsipteran that parasitizes Andrena mining bees in Europe. The triungulins actively seek out host bee larvae in nest cells.
Did You Know?
Tiny first-instar larvae ride on flowers and grab onto visiting bees for transport back to the bee's nest.