Leaf-footed Bug vs Cone-headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leaf-footed Bug | Cone-headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptoglossus occidentalis | Neoconocephalus ensiger |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Leaf-footed Bug
A medium to large brown bug with a distinctive white zigzag band across the wings and flattened, leaf-like expansions on the hind tibiae. It feeds on developing conifer seeds.
Did You Know?
Originally native to western North America, this bug has rapidly invaded Europe since 1999, spreading across the entire continent in just two decades.
Cone-headed Katydid
A long, slender katydid with a distinctive pointed cone on the top of its head. It hides among tall grasses and reeds, where its elongated body is perfectly camouflaged.
Did You Know?
Its continuous high-pitched buzz is one of the dominant insect sounds of late summer nights in eastern North America.