Mammoth Cave Cricket vs Pink Underwing Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mammoth Cave Cricket | Pink Underwing Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hadenoecus subterraneus | Amblycorypha oblongifolia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Mammoth Cave Cricket
A large obligate cave cricket and keystone species of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Its eggs are the primary food source for many cave predators.
Did You Know?
It is the most important nutrient source in the Mammoth Cave ecosystem.
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.