Katydid vs Pink Underwing Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Katydid | Pink Underwing Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophylla camellifolia | Amblycorypha oblongifolia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North 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.
Pink Underwing Katydid
A North American katydid with bright green leaf-like forewings. Rare pink morphs occur naturally and are highly sought by collectors.
Did You Know?
About 1 in 500 individuals display a rare genetic pink color morph caused by erythrism.