Malaysian Katydid vs Pink Underwing Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Katydid | Pink Underwing Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancylecha fenestrata | Amblycorypha oblongifolia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines | Eastern North 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.
Pink Underwing Katydid
A North American katydid with bright green leaf-like forewings. Rare pink morphs occur naturally and are highly sought by collectors.
Did You Know?
About 1 in 500 individuals display a rare genetic pink color morph caused by erythrism.