Malaysian Katydid vs Socotra Island Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Katydid | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancylecha fenestrata | Azanus socotranus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines | Socotra Island |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Socotra Island Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly endemic to Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Males have bright blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Socotra's extreme isolation has produced many unique species found nowhere else on Earth.