Moss Katydid vs South African Argid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Katydid | South African Argid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haemodiasma tessellata | Arge capensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Argidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Sumatra | Southern Africa |
| 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.
South African Argid Sawfly
A medium-sized dark sawfly found in the fynbos and bushveld regions of South Africa. Adults have robust bodies and simple, three-segmented antennae typical of argids.
Did You Know?
The Argidae is one of the few sawfly families with significant diversity in sub-Saharan Africa, where most other sawfly families are poorly represented.