Lichen-Bark Katydid vs Homerus Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen-Bark Katydid | Homerus Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Markia hystrix | Papilio homerus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 130-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru | Jamaica (Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains only) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | 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.
Homerus Swallowtail
The largest butterfly in the Americas, with a wingspan reaching 150 mm and bold black and yellow patterning. It is endemic to Jamaica and restricted to two mountain ranges.
Did You Know?
Fewer than an estimated 500 adults exist in the wild, confined to shrinking patches of Jamaican mountain forest.