Lichen-Bark Katydid vs Cromwell Chafer Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen-Bark Katydid | Cromwell Chafer Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Markia hystrix | Prodontria lewisii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Lichen-Bark Katydid
A Neotropical katydid covered in spine-like projections that mimic lichen or moss. Its body is green with textured growths blending with epiphyte-covered bark.
Did You Know?
Its spiny body projections are so convincing that even scientists can struggle to spot it on mossy branches.
Cromwell Chafer Beetle
A small chafer beetle endemic to a tiny area near Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and feed on native grasses.
Did You Know?
Its entire habitat is protected within an 81-hectare reserve, one of the smallest nature reserves created for an insect.