Lichen Katydid vs Sudan Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen Katydid | Sudan Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dysonia sp. (Dysonia magdalenae) | Aiolopus simulatrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lichen Katydid
A Central American katydid with a mottled gray-green body that perfectly mimics lichen on bark. It is nearly invisible when pressed against a tree trunk.
Did You Know?
It feeds on the same lichen it mimics, making it both predator and impersonator of its food source.
Sudan Plague Locust
A slender grasshopper of the Sahel zone that occasionally reaches plague densities after good rains. It is an important crop pest in Sudan and neighboring countries.
Did You Know?
It can breed continuously as long as green vegetation is available, producing several generations per year.