Malaysian Katydid vs Meadow Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Katydid | Meadow Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancylecha fenestrata | Pseudochorthippus parallelus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 13-23 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| 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.
Meadow Grasshopper
A common European grasshopper with shortened wings that render it flightless. It produces a regular, ticking song from dense grassland throughout the summer.
Did You Know?
Despite having wings, it cannot fly and must walk or hop to get anywhere.