Japanese Katydid vs Spanish Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Katydid | Spanish Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gampsocleis buergeri | Carabus hispanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 22-34 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Southern Europe, Western Europe |
| 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.
Spanish Copper
A spectacular ground beetle with vivid coppery-red and green metallic colouring. It inhabits southern French and Iberian mountain forests.
Did You Know?
Collectors once prized it so highly that over-collection led to local population declines.