Katydid vs Helmet Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Katydid | Helmet Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophylla camellifolia | Membracis foliatia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Helmet Treehopper
A Neotropical treehopper with a large, laterally compressed pronotal crest shaped like a leaf. Its black body with white stripes provides disruptive camouflage.
Did You Know?
Its tall, blade-like pronotal crest is one of the most dramatic in the treehopper family.