Katydid vs Flavolined Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Katydid | Flavolined Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophylla camellifolia | Macrodontia flavipennis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 45-75 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Katydid
Nocturnal insects with leaf-shaped wings providing excellent camouflage. Named for their rhythmic "katy-did, katy-didn't" calls. Have ears on their front legs.
Did You Know?
Katydids have their ears on their front knees — each leg contains a tiny slit-like tympanum that detects sound waves, allowing them to hear predators and mates.
Flavolined Longhorn
A large prionine beetle with yellowish elytra and dark veined patterns, found in the Amazon basin. It is less well known than its more famous congeners. Larvae develop in large fallen trunks in primary forest.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to mercury vapor lights and are most commonly collected at light traps during the wet season.