Malaysian Katydid vs Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Katydid | Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancylecha fenestrata | Ellipes minuta |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tridactylidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Malaysian Katydid
A large bright green katydid with a distinctive transparent window in each forewing. It is commonly found in tropical gardens and is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
The transparent oval windows in its forewings are thought to aid camouflage by breaking up its outline.
Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket
One of the smallest orthopterans in the world, barely visible to the naked eye. It lives in moist sand and mud along tropical waterways.
Did You Know?
At just 3 mm long, it is smaller than many ants and is easily overlooked even by entomologists specifically searching for it.