Katanga Squeaker vs Japanese Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Katanga Squeaker | Japanese Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachytrupes membranaceus | Gampsocleis buergeri |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 35-55mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Japan, Korea, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Katanga Squeaker
A very large burrowing cricket with a broad head and powerful jaws. It digs deep vertical burrows up to 50cm deep. Males call loudly from their burrow entrances at dusk.
Did You Know?
It pulls leaves down into its burrow to eat and plugs the entrance with a ball of soil during the day.
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.