Malaysian Katydid vs Fenshuiling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Katydid | Fenshuiling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancylecha fenestrata | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines | China (Guangdong) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
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.
Fenshuiling Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from the Fenshuiling Nature Reserve in China. It has dark brown coloring and a slender body.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a biodiversity survey of one of China's richest subtropical forest reserves.