Katydid vs Rainbow Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Katydid | Rainbow Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophylla camellifolia | Phalacrognathus muelleri |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 25-70 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Oceania |
| 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.
Rainbow Stag Beetle
Australias most spectacularly colored beetle, with iridescent green, red, gold, and purple metallic coloring. Males have large curved mandibles with internal teeth.
Did You Know?
This is widely considered the most beautiful stag beetle in the world — its rainbow metallic sheen shifts through green, gold, red, and purple depending on the angle of light.