Lichen-Bark Katydid vs Speckled Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen-Bark Katydid | Speckled Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Markia hystrix | Leptophyes punctatissima |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Speckled Bush-Cricket
A small, bright green bush-cricket covered in tiny dark speckles found across Europe. Its song is almost entirely inaudible to humans as it is in the ultrasonic range.
Did You Know?
Males and females communicate with ultrasonic duets that are completely inaudible to the human ear without specialized detection equipment.