Meadow Katydid vs Cinnamon Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Katydid | Cinnamon Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus brevipennis | Corizus hyoscyami |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Rhopalidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Katydid
A small short-winged katydid found in moist meadows and bog margins.
Did You Know?
Females insert eggs into plant stems with a curved sword-shaped ovipositor.
Cinnamon Bug
A bright red-and-black scentless plant bug that mimics fire bugs and other aposematic insects. Despite its warning coloration, it is harmless and feeds on the seeds of various weedy plants.
Did You Know?
It is often mistaken for the unrelated fire bug due to its similar red-and-black pattern, a likely case of Mullerian mimicry.