Moss Katydid vs Greenhouse Stone Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Katydid | Greenhouse Stone Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haemodiasma tessellata | Tachycines asynamorus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 13-19mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Sumatra | Asia, Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Moss Katydid
A katydid with a body covered in textured bumps and green-brown coloring that mimics moss and bark. It is virtually invisible when pressed against a mossy branch.
Did You Know?
Its body surface even mimics the tiny structures of real moss, including sporophyte-like bumps across its wings.
Greenhouse Stone Cricket
A pale brown cave cricket with enormously long antennae and hind legs. It is wingless with a humped thorax. Originally from East Asia, it now occurs in heated buildings worldwide.
Did You Know?
Its antennae can be three times its body length, helping it navigate in complete darkness.