Japanese Katydid vs Map Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Katydid | Map Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gampsocleis buergeri | Araschnia levana |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Map Butterfly
A small butterfly that produces two dramatically different seasonal forms within the same year. Spring adults are orange with black spots; summer adults are black with white bands.
Did You Know?
The seasonal colour change is triggered by day length during the larval stage, not temperature.