Japanese Katydid vs Giant Malaysian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Katydid | Giant Malaysian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gampsocleis buergeri | Arachnacris corporalis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 80-100 mm body |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
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.
Giant Malaysian Katydid
Among the heaviest katydids in the world with females weighing over 30 grams. Found in lowland Bornean rainforest. The large body and powerful legs give it a spider-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This katydid is so large and heavy that when it lands on a branch at night, the impact is audible — local people sometimes mistake the sound for a small mammal moving through the canopy.