Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket vs Lichen-Bark Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket | Lichen-Bark Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prophalangopsis obscura | Markia hystrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Prophalangopsidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 3-5 cm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | India | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket
A living fossil cricket from the mountains of northern India. Its family dates back to the Jurassic and has only eight surviving species worldwide.
Did You Know?
This cricket's family has existed for over 200 million years, predating the dinosaur extinction.
Lichen-Bark Katydid
A Neotropical katydid covered in spine-like projections that mimic lichen or moss. Its body is green with textured growths blending with epiphyte-covered bark.
Did You Know?
Its spiny body projections are so convincing that even scientists can struggle to spot it on mossy branches.